BRASILIA (Reuters) - Economic activity in Brazil expanded at a faster-than-expected pace in September, central bank data showed on Monday, rebounding from the prior month's contraction and reinforcing the outlook for a gradual recovery.
Activity rose 0.40 percent from August after seasonal adjustments, following an upwardly revised 0.37 percent decline the month before. The median forecast in a Reuters poll indicated a 0.34 percent monthly increase in September. <BRIBC=ECI>