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.
Trade confidence in Brazil reaches highest level since October 2022, FGV reports
The Commerce Confidence Index (ICOM), measured by FGV-Ibre, has shown significant improvement, reaching its highest level since October 2022.
In June, the index rose by...
Brazilian producers merge to become the world’s largest egg company
Katayama Alimentos and Granja Faria have announced their strategic union, creating what they claim to be the largest egg company in the world.
Under the...
Brazil’s public debt fell to US$1.2 trillion in May
According to data released by the National Treasury on Wednesday (28), the federal public debt in Brazil reached R$6.01 (US$1.2) trillion at the end...
Founders commit up to US$4 billions to ailing Brazilian companies
Facing high interest rates and mounting debts, struggling Brazilian companies receive a lifeline from their founders and major shareholders.
According to Bloomberg News, these stakeholders...
Roraima, Santa Catarina and Mato Grosso are the Brazilian states that grew the most
The recently released Demographic Census 2022 by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) provides insights into population growth trends across different states...
University of São Paulo in the list of the 100 best universities in the world for the first time
The University of São Paulo (USP) has achieved a significant milestone by entering the top 100 best universities in the world for the first...
Lula hosts meeting with Chinese company for BYD electric car factory in Bahia
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will meet with the governor of Bahia, Jerônimo Rodrigues, and the Executive Vice President of BYD and President...
Brazilian Senate summons central bank president to explain high interest rate
The Brazilian Senate has approved a summons for the president of the Central Bank, Roberto Campos Neto, to provide an explanation for the country's...
Brazilian inflation forecast: IPCA-15 declines to 0.04% in June
The inflation forecast reveals that the Broad National Consumer Price Index 15 (IPCA-15) experienced a decrease to 0.04% in June, marking a decline of...
Brazilian Central Bank considers possible cut in key interest rate in light of falling inflation
The Central Bank of Brazil has indicated that if the ongoing disinflationary trend continues, it may consider revising the country's basic interest rate, known...
Lula announces US$86B crop plan for 2023/2024, largest in history
The Brazilian government, under President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva, is set to unveil the Harvest Plan for 2023/2024 on Tuesday.
With an estimated budget...
Lula da Silva supports export financing line to Argentina
Brazilian President Lula da Silva has expressed his support for establishing a financing line to facilitate Brazilian exports to Argentina.
During a joint press conference...
Bitcoin maintains US$30,000 level as rally continues, shows 12% monthly gain
Bitcoin (BTC) has sustained its position above US$30,000 as it nears the end of June, with an accumulated appreciation of approximately 12% for the...
Market revises Brazilian GDP growth upward and expects inflation to fall further in 2023
Financial market analysts continue to revise their growth forecast for Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2023 upward, according to the latest data from...