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Ibovespa Enters May After April’s ATH-to-Crash-to-Save Round Trip

Brazil
Rio Times Daily Market Brief · Brazil Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Weekend wrap: April closed, B3 reopens Monday May 4 The Big Three 1. The Ibovespa enters...

Brazil Agribusiness Q1 2026 Record as US-China Map Shifts

Agri Business
Key Points — Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAPA) reported on April 15 that agribusiness exports reached US$38.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026 — the highest Q1 figure in the recorded series....

Ibovespa Grinds to 190K — Dollar Rejects R$5, Copom Monday

Brazil
Rio Times Daily Market Brief · Brazil Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Covering the session of Friday, April 24 The Big Three 1. The Ibovespa fell 0.33% to...

Flávio Bolsonaro Vows to End Amazon Soy Deforestation Moratorium

Agri Business
Key Points —Senator Flávio Bolsonaro — the right-wing frontrunner for Brazil's October 2026 presidential election...

The Safra Family and Banco Safra: Brazil’s Banking Dynasty...

Analysis
Key Points The Safra family banking dynasty traces its roots to 1840s Aleppo and today controls over $590 billion...

Brazil Inflation 2026: IPCA, Selic Rate and What’s Driving Prices

Analysis
Brazil inflation in 2026: IPCA at 4.14%, Selic at 14.75%, food and fuel price pressures, and what the forecasts say for the rest of the year.

Brazil Fintech 2026: Pix, Digital Banks, Payment Revolution

Brazil fintech in 2026: Pix reaches 79.8B transactions, Nubank surpasses 131M customers, and the sector faces post-Banco Master regulatory tightening.

Brazil Tax Reform 2026: Complete Guide to the New Dual VAT System

Brazil tax reform 2026: new dual VAT system, income tax rates and brackets, dividend tax changes, timeline, and what it means for businesses.

The Banco Master Scandal: Brazil’s Largest Bank Fraud Explained

Analysis
What happened at Banco Master? The full scandal: Daniel Vorcaro, R$41 billion fraud, Supreme Court ties, BTG rescue, and the 2026 fallout.

“We are experiencing a mini-boom in the real estate market,” says CEO of luxury real estate company

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A favorable alignment of factors, such as low interest rates,...

Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for November 11, 2025

Brazil’s financial markets open today extending an 11th straight record close for the Ibovespa, buoyed by global risk appetite...

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