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.
South American Trio Prefers Stability Over Radical Reforms
Deutsche Bank's recent analysis highlights a notable trend in the Andean region - Chile, Colombia, and Peru are shying away from dramatic political shifts.
Leaders...
Dollar Slides Amid Global Optimism and Commodities Rally
The U.S. dollar witnessed a modest decline at the start of Monday's trading amid a wider surge in commodity prices and upbeat global sentiment.
Market...
Market Expects Further Drop in Brazil’s Selic Rate
The latest Focus Bulletin indicates steady inflation expectations for this year, with a slight dip for next year.
Analysts predict the official rate to stabilize...
Central Banks Favor Gold Over Dollar Reserves
In recent months, central banks around the world have significantly increased their gold reserves.
They added a net total of 77 tons, as reported by...
U.S. Envoy’s Investment Mission in Latin America
The U.S. State Department envoy is scheduled to visit Chile, Uruguay, and Paraguay to discuss mineral and energy supply issues.
This comes in the wake...
Business Start-up Pace in Brazil Decreases in 2023
In Brazil, from January to September this year, 1.4 million new companies came into existence.
This marks a 22.2% reduction compared to the previous year's...
Dollar Drops as Brazil Cuts Rates
The US dollar dropped this Friday following news of slower-than-expected job growth in the United States for October.
After a national holiday, Brazilian investors responded....
Sugar Supply Threat Looms as Shortages Near
The sugar industry is on high alert as the world's leading sugar trading firm, Alvean, anticipates a crisis, evoking memories of the early 2010s...
Brazil Hits Record Port Cargo Handling in 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, Brazil's ports achieved a new cargo handling record, moving 348.9 million tons, a 6.9% increase from 2022.
This data...
Opinion: Brazil’s Challenge – Cut High Business Costs
(Opinion] Brazil's government is implementing 17 key initiatives over two years to reduce the so-called and somewhat infamous 'Brazil Cost.'
The 'Brazil Cost' refers to...
Brazil Cuts Benchmark Rate, Firms Still Face 22% Loan Rates
The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) of Brazil's Central Bank has cut the benchmark Selic rate to 12.25% annually.
This decision marks the third reduction in...
Brazil’s Energy Paradox – Rising Oil Production and Green Pledges
(Opinion) In September, Brazil announced a record oil and gas production, averaging 3.672 million barrels daily.
This achievement shows a 6.1% increase from August's figures....
IMF Advises Mexico on Economic Revamp
On Wednesday, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) advised Mexico to implement comprehensive structural changes and increase tax revenues.
This advice aims to boost the country's...
Brazil’s Central Bank Considers Selic Rate Drop to 11.75%
The Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) hinted at a potential change in the Selic rate, which currently stands at 12.25%.
By December 12-13, they might reduce...