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UN’s $646 Million Plan for Angola
The United Nations (UN) targets raising $646 million to partner with Angola from 2024 to 2028.
Planning Minister Victor Hugo Guilherme states that this fund...
Brazil’s Instant Payment System Goes Global
Brazil's Pix, launched by the central bank in late 2020, has quickly become the country's favorite payment method, surpassing 160 million users.
Now, as Brazil...
China Removes Extra Tariff on Brazilian Chicken
China has canceled the antidumping tariff on Brazilian chicken, as stated by the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services.
The announcement...
Stocks in Europe Climb, Led by Tech and Mining; German Shares Reach Peak
Tuesday brought gains across Europe's main stock markets. The DAX index in Frankfurt hit a new high.
This happened as investors waited for inflation data....
Yellen Highlights Brazil’s Potential in Global Supply Chains
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen praised Brazil for its promising role in global supply chains.
She urged Brazil to create a welcoming environment for private...
Record Fire Outbreak in Amazon During February
This February, the Amazon faced a record-breaking number of fires. The National Institute for Space Research (Inpe) had spotted 2,924 fires by February 26.
This...
Brazil’s Surge in Biopesticide Use Marks a Sustainable Agriculture Shift
Over the last five years, Brazil has witnessed a 45% yearly increase in biopesticide use.
This growth far exceeds the 6% seen in traditional agricultural...
Optimistic Inflation Data Triggers Drop in Brazil’s Rates
On Tuesday, Brazil witnessed a decline in its interest rate futures, with shorter-term contracts showing the most significant drops.
This change followed the release of...
Dollar Falls Amid Rising Commodities and U.S. Economic Data
On Tuesday, the U.S. dollar saw a near 1% drop against the Brazilian real as global commodity prices, like iron ore, climbed.
Investors were also...
Oil Prices Rise on Reports of Extended OPEC+ Production Cuts
Oil futures experienced a rise, driven by news that OPEC+ and its allies might prolong their voluntary output reductions into the next quarter.
This decision...
A Three-Day Wine Tour in Uruguay
Uruguay, known for its fine wines and beautiful scenery, invites wine lovers to a unique journey.
The country's geographic advantage has placed it among the...
Brazil Set to Lead Peanut Oil Exports in 2024
In 2023, Brazil ranked 12th in the world for peanut farming but led in peanut oil exports. By February 2024, industry leaders had gathered...
Ibovespa Gains Amid Challenges, Aided by Petrobras and Food Producers
The Ibovespa index started the week positively, overcoming a dip in Vale's shares and lackluster U.S. market performances.
On Monday, it rose 0.22% to 129,706.34...
U.S. Dollar Retreats After Three Days of Gains
The US dollar paused its three-day rally, falling against the Brazilian real on Monday.
This downturn mirrored the dollar's global retreat as markets braced for...