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Richard Mann

Richard Mann is a German native and has worked as a freelance journalist for many years. He travels all over Brazil and is mainly interested in business, art, and culture and also likes to write articles about spiritual topics and unusual events.

UAE Strengthens Economic Ties with Latin America

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is increasingly focusing on Latin America for strategic investments, aiming to enhance partnerships in logistics, transportation, and port development. Mohammad...

Commodity Market Insights: Challenges and Trends

The U.S. is poised to adjust its ambitious environmental goals, aiming to cut vehicle emissions sharply while promoting electric vehicle sales. This significant shift in...

Brazil Continues Economic Uplift

Brazil's economy experienced a notable uplift, with GDP growing by 0.6% in January, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth. This growth, monitored by the...

Musk’s Move Towards Open-Source A.I. Shakes Up Tech Giants

In a new development, Elon Musk, at the helm of xAI, launched Grok's AI code on March 17, 2024, stirring the tech world. X.AI Corp.,...

Brazil’s Industrial Goods Face a Tax Burden 28 Times Europe’s Rate

Febrafite, the esteemed national association of state tax auditors in Brazil, has highlighted the stark contrast between Brazil and Europe regarding tax accumulation. Their comprehensive...

Rising Debt Amid Push for Increased Spending in Brazil

(Analysis) Tax collection spiked in January, yet President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration is far from achieving fiscal balance. Despite this revenue uptick, primarily...

Brazil’s Stock Market Agenda March 18-22

The Brazilian stock market is gearing up for an eventful week, with major companies set to disclose their financial performances. Among the most anticipated are...

LatAm’s Weekly Business Highlights: March 18-22

This week, Brazil and Colombia's central banks and Mexico's are meeting to discuss rates, with experts suggesting possible rate cuts in Brazil and Colombia...

JPMorgan Keeps Faith in Brazil Despite Concern

JPMorgan strategists Emy Shayo and Cinthya Mizuguchi have reevaluated their bullish stance on Brazil's stock market due to potential political interventions and global challenges. They...

Financial Heart Faria Lima Tops São Paulo’s Commercial Rent Increase

Faria Lima, known as São Paulo's financial epicenter, is seeing unprecedented hikes in commercial rent, significantly outperforming other city regions. A report by Cushman &...

Brazil’s Service Sector’s Growth: A Positive Trend

The country's service sector rose by 0.7% in January, marking the third consecutive month of gains, translating into a trend. The Brazilian Institute of Geography...

Ecuador-China Trade Pact: A New Era Begins

Ecuador is set to launch a historic free-trade agreement with China. Negotiated by President Guillermo Lasso in May 2023 and ratified by the Assembly in...

Mnuchin Eyes TikTok Buy Amid U.S.-China Tech Tussle

As tensions between the U.S. and China grow, Steven Mnuchin aims to lead a group to buy TikTok, the hugely successful social media. This plan...

Brazil’s Retail Sales Jump 2.5% in Start of 2024

January 2024 saw Brazilian retail sales climb 2.5% from the previous month. This rise marks a significant rebound since a 0.8% increase in September...

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