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.
Grain Supply Challenges in 2024
Experts anticipate that El Niño's weather impact, export restrictions, and rising biofuel costs might challenge the global grain supply in 2024.
These issues could raise...
Intel’s Groundbreaking Israeli Investment
Intel has launched an unprecedented $25 billion project in Israel, focusing on a new chip manufacturing plant.
This initiative is the largest foreign investment in...
Brazil’s Stock Market’s Post-Holiday Surge
Following the Christmas holiday, Brazil's Ibovespa index experienced a notable surge.
On Tuesday, the index rose by 0.39%, reaching 133,267 points, driven by strong performances...
Shifting Winds in Brazil’s 2024 Farming Exports
In 2024, experts expect a drop in Brazil's grain exports. Despite this, revenues might not fall.
In 2023 and prior years, Brazil's grain exports consistently...
Latin America’s Leading Cities for Quality of Life
Montevideo, San Juan, and Buenos Aires in Uruguay, Puerto Rico, and Argentina lead Latin America's quality of life rankings, per Mercer.
However, these cities still...
Bolivia Targets Steady 2023 Growth
Jhonny Morales, a key official in Bolivia, recently shared the country's ambition to conclude 2023 with a significant economic upturn.
He predicts up to 2.7%...
Economic Indicators to Watch in the Final Week of the Year
During the final week of the year, Brazil will release key economic data, including IPCA-15 and CAGED, amidst a global focus on economic indicators.
The...
Petrobras Resumes Equatorial Margin Oil Exploration after Conflict
Petrobras, the Brazilian state-owned oil company, has restarted drilling in Rio Grande do Norte, marking the resumption of oil and gas exploration in the...
Brazil Navigates 2024 Budget Amid Diverse Views
Brazil's Congress recently approved the 2024 budget, targeting near-zero fiscal goals and limiting public spending.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration proposed this budget...
Surging Oil Amid OPEC and Red Sea Challenges
Oil prices recently surged, recording their biggest weekly rise in two months, primarily due to Red Sea disruptions and OPEC issues.
Despite this rise, oil...
Investor Watch: Friday’s Global Market Trends
This Friday, investors are focusing on the U.S. PCE Price Index release, which could indicate the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions on interest rates.
As the...
Brazil Charts Course for 2024 Rate Cuts
Roberto Campos Neto, head of Brazil's Central Bank, has announced plans for two 0.5 percentage point cuts to the Selic rate in early 2024.
These...
Brazil Targets Self-Reliance in Natural Gas
In 2024, Brazil plans a significant increase in its natural gas production by 14 million cubic meters daily.
This move aims to boost energy self-sufficiency....
Brazil’s Economic Ascent: Next Stop Investment Grade?
JPMorgan forecasts a robust economy for Brazil, noting a surging stock market and its top 10 global ranking.
The Ibovespa index's rise nears the bank's...