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  • The Brazilian Stock Market in 2024: A Perspective on Politics, Policies, and Global Influences

    Introduction As we navigate through 2024, the Brazilian stock market presents a fascinating study of the interplay between domestic politics, global economic trends, and policy reforms. This article delves into how various factors, including the Lula administration, the US elections, changing interest rates, and recent reforms, are shaping the trajectory of Brazil’s financial markets. The…

  • Copom reduces the basic interest rate of the economy to 13.25% per year

    This is the first time the Central Bank (BC) has lowered the Selic rate in three years. The sharp decline in inflation led the Central Bank (BC) to cut interest rates for the first time in three years. By a 5-4 vote, the Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) reduced the Selic rate, the basic interest rate…

  • After Fitch, DBRS rating also upgraded Brazil’s credit rating to BB with a stable outlook

    In their statement, the agency mentioned that the upgrade primarily reflects the decrease in risks for fiscal prospects. This is a positive sign for Brazil’s economic outlook, indicating a potentially improved fiscal situation. The credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar has upgraded Brazil’s credit rating from “BB-” to “BB,” with a stable outlook. On Wednesday (26th),…

  • Exploring Investment Opportunities in Brazil’s Agricultural Sector

    Brazil has established itself as a global agricultural powerhouse, renowned for its production of key commodities such as soybeans, coffee, sugarcane, and beef. With its vast arable land, favorable climate conditions, and technological advancements, Brazil offers a prime destination for agribusiness investments. In this blog post, we will delve into the investment opportunities in Brazil’s…

  • Navigating Brazil’s Legal and Regulatory Landscape: A Guide for Foreign Investors

    Investing in Brazil offers attractive opportunities, but it’s essential for foreign investors to understand the legal and regulatory framework that governs their investments. In this blog post, we will explore the important aspects of Brazil’s legal and regulatory environment, including repatriation of funds, taxation, foreign ownership restrictions, and recent policy changes that impact foreign investors.…

  • Investing in Brazil: Unlocking Opportunities for Foreigners

    Introduction:Investing in foreign markets can be an exciting endeavor, and Brazil stands out as a compelling destination for international investors. With its vibrant economy, abundant resources, and growing industries, Brazil offers a plethora of investment opportunities across various sectors. In this blog post, we will delve into the key factors that make Brazil an attractive…

  • Why interest rate is so high in Brazil and how can you take advantage of it?

    Introduction The interest rate is the amount of money you pay to borrow money. It’s expressed as an annual percentage and it’s usually calculated on an annual basis, but sometimes it can be monthly or daily.Interest rates are very important for everyone who uses credit cards, loans or mortgages because they determine how much you…

  • Fitch downgrades Brazilian sovereign rating to BB-

    Credit rating agency Fitch today downgraded Brazil’s sovereign rating to “BB-” from “BB”, and changed the outlook from negative to stable. According to the agency, the cut reflects the persistence of the large fiscal deficit, a high and growing government indebtedness and the failure of legislative reforms that could improve the structural performance of public…

  • S&P Downgrades Brazilian Credit Rating to BB-

    Standard & Poor’s (S&P) downgraded Brazil’s sovereign credit rating from “BB” to “BB-” on Thursday. The rating was already in Junk territory, but it is now three steps below investment grade. On the other hand, the perspective for the rating has changed from negative to stable. The downgrade was already expected by the market due…

  • Economists reduce Brazil inflation forecast for 2017 and the next 12 months

    Market economists reduced their estimate for inflation by the Broad Consumer Price Index (IPCA) in 2017 and in the next 12 months, according to the average forecast in the Focus Bulletin, released on Monday by the Central Bank (BC) . For this year, inflation bets were reduced from 3.03% to 2.88%, below the floor of…