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.
Revival of Venture Capital in Latin America
Venture capitalists, armed with close to $4 billion, are turning their focus back to Latin American startups.
This follows a year of cautious standby in...
Brazil’s B3 Sees Further Drop in Trading Volume in January
In January, B3's daily trading volume fell by 11.9% from the previous year, following an 11.1% drop in December. The company's early reports highlight...
Oil Surplus Looms as Demand Slows, Supplies Grow
The IEA predicts a global oil surplus as demand slows and non-OPEC+ supplies increase.
Last quarter's global consumption growth slowed by 35%, especially due to...
IMF Cautions on Colombia’s Reform Impact
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Colombia's reform plans under President Gustavo Petro.
The IMF's evaluation highlights potential financial strains these reforms...
Ibovespa Dips Amid US Inflation Concerns
The Ibovespa, Brazil's primary stock index, witnessed a decline on Wednesday. The drop occurred as traders adjusted expectations for the US Federal Reserve due...
Brazil Secures Key Meat Export Deal with Egypt
Brazil and Egypt have significantly strengthened their trade relations, especially in the meat export sector, through a strategic "pre-listing" agreement.
During President Luiz Inácio Lula...
Brazil Tops Russian Diesel Imports Amid EU Sanctions
After the EU cut energy ties with Russia post-Ukraine invasion, Brazil emerged as the top importer of Russian diesel.
In 2022, Brazil's imports stood at...
Agricultural Drive Powers Construction Machinery Sector in Brazil
The construction machinery industry is shifting focus towards agriculture to fuel growth amidst rising interest rates and limited credit availability.
In 2024, a 6% rise...
Brazil’s Minging and Oil Sectors Tackle New “Sin Tax”
Facing a tax reform, Brazil's mining and oil sectors strategize to lessen the new selective tax's impact.
This "sin tax" applies to goods seen as...
São Paulo Gears Up for Sabesp’s Next Privatization Stage
The São Paulo government is setting the stage for Sabesp's privatization, targeting post-Carnival to introduce a new sanitation contract.
This move will shift Sabesp to...
Latin America’s M&A Sector Struggles in Early 2024
The beginning of 2024 presented significant hurdles for the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) industry in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Reports indicate a 32% reduction...
Geopolitics Opens New Trade Avenues for Latin America
The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) predicts global trade will grow at a 2.8% annual rate until 2032.
This forecast sits just below the global GDP's...
Fed’s Rate Cut Strategy and Biden’s 2024 Campaign
Recent U.S. economic shifts hint at slowing inflation, sparking talks of Federal Reserve (Fed) rate cuts in 2024.
These changes are key as President Joe...
EU Presses on With Mercosur Trade Deal Amid Critiques
The European Commission persists with Mercosur trade talks despite Macron's plea and farmer protests.
Dombrovskis, European Commission Vice President, stresses ongoing discussions, citing support from...