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Richard Mann

Richard Mann is an experienced journalist with a specialty in global markets, economic trends, and theoretical analysis. With a career focused on delivering expert insights and clear reporting, he is recognized for covering financial developments, policy analysis, and the underlying principles of economic theory. Richard’s work emphasizes clarity, precision, and a balanced approach to complex financial issues.
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Brazil’s Largest Water Utility Sabesp Splits Stock 1:5 as Foreign Funds Buy In

Key Points — Companhia de Saneamento Básico do Estado de São Paulo (Sabesp, B3:SBSP3) shareholders approved a 1-for-5 Sabesp stock split at Tuesday April 28's...

Brazil’s Morning Call for Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Copom Decision Day · FOMC Decision · IPCA-15 Dovish Surprise · UAE Quits OPEC · Vale Q1 Mixed · War Day 60 TODAY'S FOCUS Copom Decides...

Vale Q1 2026 Profit Surges 36% as Base Metals EBITDA More Than Doubles

3 Key Points —Vale (VALE3) reported Q1 2026 net income of US$1.893 billion, up 36% year-over-year and reversing the US$3.844 billion Q4 2025 loss, on...

Brazil IPO Drought to End: Compass Plans R$25B B3 Listing

Key Points — Cosan SA (B3:CSAN3, NYSE:CSAN) is preparing the Compass IPO Brazil — taking subsidiary Compass Gás e Energia public on B3 at an...

Brazilian Planemaker Embraer Posts $32.1 Billion Backlog as Finnair Picks E195-E2

Key Points — Embraer reported Monday that its order backlog reached US$32.1 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2026, up 22 percent...

Ibovespa Breaks Below 190K as Copom Decides Tonight

Rio Times Daily Market Brief · Brazil Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Covering the session of Monday, April 27 · Copom decides today The Big Three 1. The...

Brazil’s Morning Call for Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Copom Day 1 · Vale Q1 After-Market · IPCA-15 Pre-Decision · War Day 59 TODAY'S FOCUS Copom Day 1: Iran Floats Hormuz Reopening — Microsoft-OpenAI Exclusivity...

Brazil’s Big Week: Copom, Fed, IPCA, Vale-Santander Earnings

Key Points — Brazil's macro calendar lands its three most consequential events of the second quarter inside a 72-hour window. Copom decides the Selic Tuesday-Wednesday...

Brazil Morning Call for Monday, April 27, 2026

TODAY'S FOCUS Copom Starts Tomorrow: Focus Raises IPCA to 4.80% Above Ceiling — S&P Hits 7,165 ATH on Intel — BRL Holds Below R$5.00 Today's Brazil...

Key Market Events for the Week of April 27 – May 1, 2026

Week Overview The most consequential week of the half-year. Seven central banks decide in a 72-hour window: the BoJ (Monday overnight, cons. hold 0.75%), the...

Ibovespa Grinds to 190K — Dollar Rejects R$5, Copom Monday

Rio Times Daily Market Brief · Brazil Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Covering the session of Friday, April 24 The Big Three 1. The Ibovespa fell 0.33% to...

Lula Rejects Critical Minerals State Company, Backs BNDES Model

Key Points —President Lula's government decided on Wednesday April 22 to formally reject the creation of Terrabras — a state-owned critical minerals company proposed by...

Brazil Morning Call for Friday, April 24, 2026

TODAY'S FOCUS Iran Fires on Ships in the Strait — Oil Breaks $100 — BRL Loses R$5.00 — Ibovespa MACD Turns Bearish Today's Brazil morning call...

Petrobras Dividends Hit Record R$41.2B on 2026 Payout Date

Key Points —Petrobras dividends of R$41.24 billion (about US$8.2 billion) reach B3 record date at the close of trading on April 22, with ex-dividend trading...
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