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.
Ecuador’s Q2 Economy Gets Boost from Government
Ecuador's economy expanded by 3.3% in the second quarter of this year, driven by a 6.4% surge in government spending, as reported by the...
Bitcoin Ends September Up 4%, Reaching $27K
Bitcoin and Ethereum are trending upward this Friday, poised to conclude September with gains of 4.15% and 1.76%, respectively.
Today, the U.S. Personal Consumption Expenditures...
Brazil’s Unemployment at Lowest Since 2015
In Brazil, the jobless rate dropped to 7.8% for the quarter that ended in August 2023.
This marks a decrease of 0.5 percentage points from...
Argentina Clashes with Mercado Libre on Banking Rules
Argentina's Central Bank's new rule has reignited tensions with homegrown Latin American e-commerce giant Mercado Libre.
The bank aimed to replace an instant debit feature...
Brazil’s Foreign Investment to Drop, Central Bank Says
The Central Bank of Brazil anticipates foreign investment will drop to $65 billion this year, compared to $90.6 billion last year.
They've revised the 2023...
Banxico Keeps Rate at 11.25% Again
Banxico unanimously maintained its interest rate at 11.25% for the fourth consecutive time, aligning with expert predictions.
In March, the rate was raised to this...
Why the Dollar is Rising: Key Drivers
The U.S. dollar reached R$ 5.0478, its peak since last May, and currently remains nearly stable at R$ 5.0475.
Experts point to two main causes:...
Untapped $700 Billion Global Agro-Market Awaits Brazil
Brazil's agricultural exports reached $158.9 billion in 2022, showing a 32% growth from last year.
However, a recent Agro Insper Global study reveals a $720...
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 2.1% in Q2 2023
In the second quarter of 2023, the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a slight slowdown, registering a 2.1% growth rate compared to the...
Evergrande Suspends Stock Trading in Hong Kong
China's real estate giant Evergrande has suspended its stock trading in Hong Kong. The halt follows a regulatory notice.
Moreover, two subsidiaries have also ceased...
Economic Growth vs Inflation Control in South America
South American countries are reducing interest rates to better control inflation and stimulate economic growth.
In Colombia, a clash has emerged between the government and...
Central Bank Head Backs Wealth Tax in Brazil
Roberto Campos Neto, Brazil's Central Bank Chief, supported taxing the ultra-rich and offshore companies.
He spoke at a House Finance Committee meeting just before meeting...
Brazil Expands Agricultural Exports to 44 New Markets
Brazil has unlocked 44 new markets for its farm products this year, says the Ministry of Agriculture.
Beef and pork exports to Mexico and the...
Codelco Aims to Raise Copper Output by 2030
Codelco, the Chilean copper mining giant, plans to produce 1.7 million tons of copper by 2030.
Board Chairman Máximo Pacheco shared this during a Clapes...