Brazil's central government posts smaller-than-expected primary deficit in August

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BRASILIA, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Brazil's central government recorded a primary budget deficit of 15.564 billion reais ($2.93 billion) in August, according to Treasury figures released on Monday. Economists polled by Reuters were expecting a 20.4 billion reais shortfall. ($1 = 5.3181 reais) (Reporting by Marcela Ayres; Editing by Chris Reese)

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