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  • 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 Thriving Technology Sector

    Brazil’s technology sector has been experiencing remarkable growth, fueled by a young and tech-savvy population, increasing internet penetration, and a vibrant startup ecosystem. This blog post aims to shed light on the promising investment opportunities in Brazil’s technology sector for foreign investors. We will explore key areas such as e-commerce, fintech, software development, and digital…

  • 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…

  • Government is now evaluating changes to the pension plan without touching the constitution

    After giving up on the Social Security reform – amid federal intervention in the security area of ​​the State of Rio de Janeiro, a measure that prevents changes in the Constitution while it is in force – ministers of the economic area now study changes in pensions that do not depend on constitutional amendments, said…

  • 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…

  • Fitch keeps the Brazilian credit rating at BB, with negative outlook

    Fitch Ratings reinforced Brazil’s credit rating on ‘BB’, with a negative outlook. That is, with the possibility of the classification being revised downwards in the future.According to the agency, the country’s ratings is limited by the structural weaknesses in public finances and high government debt, weak growth prospects and weaker governance indicators than the country’s…

  • Brazil Bull Who Got It Right in 2002 Says This Time No Different

    The selloff punishing Brazilian markets in recent months isn’t fazing Jerome Booth. He’s seen it before and says just like then, it’s way overdone.Yes, Brazil has serious problems. The country’s “a mess,” he says, with a massive corruption investigation at state-run oil company Petroleo Brasileiro SA, a worsening fiscal outlook, the steepest recession in 25…

  • Fitch plays down 2-notch downgrade for Brazil

    A director at Fitch Ratings on Monday played down the possibility of Brazil losing its investment-grade status during its next rating revision, saying the ratings agency “does not usually” give two-notch downgrades, barring exceptional cases. However, Rafael Guedes, Fitch’s managing director for Brazil, said the possibility of an imminent one-notch downgrade is higher than 50…

  • Brazil downgrade leaves little choice but austerity for Rousseff

    Brazil’s government scrambled yesterday to reassure investors it will impose austerity measures to put public finances in order after its credit rating was downgraded to junk status. President Dilma Rousseff called an emergency cabinet meeting to brainstorm on policies to bridge a fiscal shortfall and how to win their approval by a Congress that has…

  • Unlike S&P, Fitch still sees elements supporting Brazil’s investment grade

    Fitch Ratings still sees elements supporting Brazil’s investment grade, a senior analyst with the ratings firm said on Thursday, easing market fears the agency could follow Standard & Poor’s decision to cut the country to junk. Speaking at a Fitch conference in New York, analyst Shelly Shetty said that Brazil’s credit rating is deteriorating and…