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.
Dollar’s Stability Amid US Job Market Insights
In a Tuesday session marked by volatility, the US dollar maintained stability against the Brazilian real, reacting to robust US job market data yet...
Swiss Investment Firm Vontobel Shifts Focus from China to Brazil
Swiss firm Vontobel, a notable investment and private banking player, is actively changing its strategy.
The firm is moving away from Chinese stocks, redirecting its...
Brazil’s Rising Debt Surpasses Argentina’s in Latin America
In 2023, Brazil surpassed Argentina to become the most indebted country in Latin America.
This significant shift, marked by public debt reaching approximately 85% of...
Chile’s E-commerce Sales See Significant Decline in 2023
Chile's retail e-commerce saw a 20.1% decline in 2023, including a 7% decrease in the fourth quarter, as the National Chamber of Commerce (CNC)...
Key Week in Global Commodity Markets
This week, the global commodity markets are witnessing pivotal developments.
Major oil firms Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp., and Shell Plc are releasing their earnings,...
Dollar Rises After Consecutive Lows, Eyeing Global Markets
On Monday, the U.S. dollar rose against Brazil's real, reflecting global economic trends and investor focus on upcoming key data and rate decisions.
The dollar's...
Kazakhstan at the Forefront: Uranium Market’s 2024 Surge
Uranium's market is showing significant growth potential in 2024, driven by the global shift towards nuclear energy.
Analysts, including those from Goldman Sachs Wealth Management,...
Opinion: Brazil’s Industrialization – A New State-Led Approach
(Opinion) Brazil's new industrialization plan, spearheaded by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is a daring move to revitalize its national industry by 2033.
This...
Evergrande’s Liquidation: A Turning Point
In a landmark decision on January 29, 2024, the Hong Kong court ordered the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property...
Oil Surge Influences Week’s Market Outlook
As the week begins, Asian stock markets are showing signs of modest growth, reflecting investor attention on potential shifts in crude oil prices.
This focus...
U.S. Invests Billions in Semiconductor Industry
President Joe Biden's administration plans to allocate billions in subsidies to key semiconductor companies, including Intel and TSMC.
This funding will support the building of...
Significant Soybean Yield Reduction in Brazil’s Paraná State
At the beginning of the 2023/2024 growing season, expectations for soybean yields in Paraná were high, with predictions of 21.84 million tons.
However, the state's...
Petrobras 2023: Record Oil and Gas Output
Petrobras, a top energy company, increased oil and gas production by 3.7% in 2023, averaging a daily output of 2.78 million barrels.
The increase stems...
Ibovespa Nears 129,000 Points Boosted by Vale and Petrobras
On Friday, January 26, Brazil's Ibovespa index witnessed a notable rise, driven primarily by Petrobras and Vale shares.
The index climbed 0.62%, reaching 128,967.32 points....