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Continued Investor Caution Amid Fiscal Risks Impacts Brazilian Shares
The Brazilian stock market experienced its sixth consecutive day of declines, with the Ibovespa index falling 0.17% to 123,171 points, shedding 217 points in...
Cabo Verde’s Planned Digital Bridge to Brazil
Cape Verde sent a 15-person delegation to the Web Summit in Rio de Janeiro to enhance remote work collaborations with Brazilian companies.
Led by the...
Global Central Banks Constrained by Steady U.S. Interest Rates
(Analysis) Jerome Powell, Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, recently announced that U.S. interest rates might stay high for longer, complicating global monetary policy.
Made...
Forecasting a Decline in Iron Ore Prices Amid Global Shifts
As the year ends, iron ore prices are poised to revisit the $100 per ton mark, driven by escalating pressures in China’s faltering real...
Wednesday’s Morning Call: Evaluating Economic Activity and Dollar Trends
Today, financial observers are closely monitoring two key developments: the rising dollar and the release of February's economic activity index.
The dollar's journey saw it...
Global Oil Markets Waver Under Geopolitical Tensions and Economic Surprises
On April 16, global oil markets exhibited minimal fluctuations, influenced by a robust dollar and the unfolding geopolitical drama in the Middle East.
Simultaneously, an...
Brazilian Stocks Continue Downward Amid Fiscal Revisions and Global Tensions
For the fifth consecutive session, the Brazilian stock market recorded a decline, closing down 0.75% at 124,388.62 points.
This marks the first five-day loss since...
Timor-Leste Anticipates Economic Uptick and Inflation Drop
East Timor is expected to see a significant increase in economic growth, with forecasts suggesting a rise from 1.5% in 2023 to 3.5% in...
Tuesday’s Morning Call: Key Economic Updates and Global Influences
Tuesday, April 16th, promises to be a pivotal day in the financial markets with a lineup of significant economic disclosures.
Starting at 8:15 AM, the...
Governor Freitas Declares No Tolerance for Land Invasions in São Paulo
On April 15, 2024, São Paulo Governor Tarcísio de Freitas took a firm stand against the Landless Rural Workers' Movement (MST).
In a decisive declaration,...
Rising U.S. Interest Rates and Middle East Conflict Propel Dollar Surge
Today, the spot dollar surged, reflecting a dynamic interplay of economic and geopolitical factors. In the U.S., high interest rates persist, drawing investors towards...
Oil Prices Dip Amid Hopes of Non-Escalation Between Iran and Israel
Today, oil prices fell as markets reacted to the expectation that the recent Iranian attack on Israel would not escalate into a wider Middle...
Brazilian Stock Market Wobbles Under Global Pressures and Domestic Challenges
The Brazilian stock market recently underwent a troubling phase, recording its fourth consecutive day of losses.
The Ibovespa index dipped by 0.4%, closing at 125,300...
Airlines Cancel Flights: Navigating Middle East Instability
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, primarily between Israel and Iran, the ripple effects are palpable in the airline industry and broader economic...