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 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,...
New Rule Prohibits Pension Funds for the Ultra-Rich in Brazil
The Brazilian government has banned new exclusive pension funds, targeting tax loopholes favored by the rich.
This action aims to halt tax avoidance strategies that...
Foreign Investors Exit Brazil’s Market
In 2024, foreign investors withdrew R$15 billion ($3 billion) from Brazil's B3 stock market, marking a significant reversal from previous inflows.
The outflow commenced in...
Brazil’s Office Sector Revives and Expands
In 2020, experts predicted a downturn for office spaces. Yet, in Brazil, the tech and finance sectors quickly adapted to remote work.
A notable case...
EU Farmers Protest Latin American Imports
European farmers are raising alarms about Latin American imports, leading to protests across the EU.
These actions started in southern France and have spread, reflecting...
Brazil’s Agribusiness Exports Rise 14.8% in January
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock announced on Friday that Brazil's farming exports experienced a 14.8% growth in January compared to the same month...
Brazil Leads Latin America in Energy Transition Investment
In 2023, Brazil invested heavily in the shift to greener energy, becoming Latin America's leader and the world's sixth.
It put forward around 34.8 billion...
Boom in Brazil’s Fixed Income Market Draws Millions
In 2023, Brazil's B3 stock exchange saw a notable increase in individual investors targeting fixed-income assets.
The investor base expanded from 14.8 million to 17.1...
Latin America’s Inflation Dynamics in Early 2024
At the outset of 2024, Latin America's key economies faced unexpected inflation trends, despite efforts to reach pre-pandemic stability.
Surprisingly, Brazil and Chile encountered higher...
Brazil’s Stock Appeal: Bright Yet Hinges on Fed Moves
JPMorgan strategist Emy Shayo highlights a positive view on Brazilian stocks among U.S. investors, driven by anticipation of Federal Reserve rate cuts this year.
This...