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Brazil’s Ibovespa Index Surges, Led by Vale’s Performance
The Ibovespa, Brazil's primary stock market index, concluded its day on a high note, gaining 2,000 points to reach 128,800, thanks to a notable...
Noboa’s Embassy Raid Wins Domestic Praise, Boosts Political Standing
(Analysis) Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa boldly defied international norms by entering the Mexican embassy, a move that has, so far, proven beneficial for him.
The...
Weekly Commodity Insights: Gold, Oil, Coffee, and More
The ongoing and relentless ascent of gold prices to unprecedented record levels continues to baffle and perplex numerous market analysts and experts.
Oil's price increase...
Monday’s Morning Call: A Quiet Start to the Week Puts Focus Back on Petrobras
The week kicks off with a muted morning call, highlighting an absence of significant economic events on Monday's market agenda.
In such instances, the stock...
Brazil to Introduce Tech Taxes Amid Fiscal Stability Concerns
In a recent development, Brazil is advancing efforts to regulate and tax leading technology companies, aiming to boost public revenue.
A government task force is...
Financial Events This Week: Key Inflation Data to Guide Rate Decisions
The week spanning April 8-12 is marked by key economic indicators from Brazil and the US, making "Inflation Wednesday" a focal point for global...
Brazil’s Record-breaking Quarter in Agribusiness Expansion
In the opening three months of 2024, Brazil set a new benchmark by introducing its agricultural goods into 26 fresh markets across 18 nations.
This...
Oil Prices Surge as Brent Reaches $91 Amid Tensions
Oil futures ended higher last Friday, propelling Brent crude to a peak of $91 per barrel, fueled by mounting tensions in the Middle East...
European Markets Retreat Sharply as US Rate Hike Fears Intensify
European stock markets experienced a significant downturn, closing over 1% lower this Friday.
Stronger US employment data triggered the drop, hinting the Federal Reserve may...
Dollar Rises After Strong U.S. Job Growth Data
The U.S. dollar climbed on Friday after the March payroll report greatly outperformed expectations, showcasing a substantial addition of 303,000 jobs, well above the...
Brazil’s Ibovespa Dips in Contrast to US Market Optimism
On a Friday filled with optimism in the US, Wall Street indices climbed despite a stronger than expected March jobs report, showcasing a robust...
São Paulo to Host First LGBT+ Tourism Expo
Building on the success of its Rio de Janeiro predecessors, the LGBT+ Tourism Expo is poised for its São Paulo premiere.
Set for July 25...
Friday’s Morning Call: Focus on U.S. Job Data and Petrobras Outlook
Financial Markets are keenly awaiting this Friday's U.S. job report for March, as its impact on interest rates is significant.
Rates, now between 5.25% and...
Exposing Judicial Censorship: Shellenberger’s Battle for Free Speech in Brazil
On April 3, 2024, journalist Michael Shellenberger reported on Brazil's enforcement actions regarding freedom of expression.
He criticized Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes,...