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 Sets New Records in Meat and Grain Output
Brazil, home to the world's largest cattle population of around 240 million, is setting new records in meat and grain production this year.
In the...
Wheat Prices Drop as Russia Boosts Exports
Wheat prices are at a three-year low, largely because of Russia's big harvest this year. This increased supply from Russia has lowered food costs...
Paraguay Eyes Green Bonds for Eco-Friendly Funding
Paraguay plans to issue green bonds to diversify its financing, as recently highlighted by Finance Minister Carlos Fernández Valdovinos.
The country is in talks with...
Middle East Conflicts Stir Up Global Financial Markets
Due to ongoing Middle East conflicts, including last week's unexpected attack by Hamas on Israel, global financial markets are gearing up for heightened volatility.
This...
Peru’s Economy Shrinks for Fourth Month
Peru's economic decline continues, now entering its fourth consecutive month.
According to the country's National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI), there was a 0.63%...
Brazil’s Trailblazer in AI Billionaire Club
Daniel Freitas recently skyrocketed into Brazil's billionaire list, courtesy of Forbes, which estimated his net worth at R$ 1.15 billion ($230 million).
At only 33,...
Brazil’s Soaring Debt in IMF’s Emerging Economies Ranking
According to a Fiscal Monitor report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Brazil ranks as the third most indebted emerging economy.
Ukraine holds the same...
Brazil-U.S. Trade Reaches $55.5 Billion in 2023
By September 2023, Brazil-U.S. trade totaled $55.5 billion, making it the second-highest year on record. Amcham Brazil released this data.
Compared to 2022, trade between...
Dollar Drops to R$ 5.09 Amid Market Fluctuations
The Ibovespa, the São Paulo Stock Exchange's main index, ended the week at 115,754 points, reflecting a 1.11% drop on Friday but an overall...
France Seeks Mongolia’s Riches After Losing Niger’s Uranium
France and Mongolia inked a $1.7 billion deal, paving the way for uranium mining in Mongolia, according to Orano's chairman.
The deals came during Mongolian...
Colombian Industrial Production Declines 8.6% in August
In August 2023, Colombia's National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE) reported an 8.6% drop in industrial production compared to August 2022.
Real sales also fell...
TotalEnergies to Invest $100B in Brazil’s Energy Sector
The Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira announced that TotalEnergies will invest R$ 500 billion ($100 billion) in Brazil's energy sector over the next four years.
This...
Oil Prices Surge Due to Middle East Conflict
Due to escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, oil prices surged, with Brent crude rising by 4.6% to $89.96.
Markets worry about the conflict affecting...
Tech Titans Transform Global Forex Dynamics
In recent years, the global currency market has undergone a significant shift, with tech giant Apple holding $135 billion in currency derivatives.
Alphabet has $60...