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.
Brazil’s January Federal Revenue Sets New Record at $56.13B
Brazil's federal revenue soared to a historic high of R$ 280.64 billion ($56.13 billion) in January, surpassing previous records since 1995.
This marks a 6.67%...
2024 Monetary Easing in Brazil and Mexico: A Strategic Outlook
In the wake of inflation spikes after COVID-19, Brazil and Mexico have maintained high real interest rates.
JP Morgan & Chase forecasts a gradual rate...
Brazil Set to Triple Soybean Exports in February Compared to January
According to the National Association of Cereal Exporters (Anec), Brazil plans to export 7.3 million tons of soybeans in February.
The association reported that this...
Latin America’s Inheritance Wealth Surge
In Latin America, over half of the billionaires, 53.8%, inherit their fortunes, a rate higher than the global average of 37.3%, surpassing the United...
Record $313 Trillion Global Debt Surges to 330% of GDP
In 2023, global debt surged to an unprecedented $313 trillion, marking a $15 trillion increase from the previous year, as the Institute of International...
Brazil to Dominate 60% of Global Soybean Exports in Next Decade
Brazil aims to increase its soybean exports by 31.8% over the next decade, targeting 133.2 million metric tons by the 2033–34 season.
Brazil's share of...
Shift in Foreign Investor Profile Due to Rising Corruption in Brazil
Brazil has seen a significant drop in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, descending ten spots to 104th.
It now ranks behind nations like Cuba...
Petrobras’s $1.7 Billion Oil Drilling Eco Initiative
In a new development, Petrobras is launching a $1.7 billion project to reinject CO2 from oil extraction back underground.
This technology is making the drilling...
China’s Growing Appetite for Brazilian Coffee
China has emerged as an important importer of Brazilian coffee, ranking 6th as of January. This development is notable, as China accounts for just...
Brazil Eyes Semiconductor Leadership in Latin America
Ceitec's resurgence in November 2023 signals Brazil's ambition to lead in Latin America's semiconductor industry.
As noted by Ceitec's president, Augusto Gadelha, this goal requires...
Shifting Expectations: Fed May Raise Rates Amid Economic Uncertainty
Investors are recalibrating their views on the Federal Reserve's strategy as the US economy continues to wobble.
Some now ponder whether a rate hike, rather...
Colombia Moves to Ban Future Coal Contracts
Colombia is advancing a mining bill that would prohibit future coal exploration and production contracts.
This measure also opens the door for the government to...
Week’s Focus: Chinese Rate Cuts and US Financial Merger
After a US holiday, global markets are back with a cautious outlook, partly due to China's efforts to support its struggling real estate sector.
This...
Paraguay’s Central Bank Advances with Careful Rate Cuts
The Central Bank of Paraguay has executed its seventh rate cut since August, aiming to boost economic momentum while keeping inflation in check.
This Monday,...