Brazil’s 12% Mortgage Rate Cap Is Suddenly Up for Discussion
A Banco Central director says Brazil's 12 percent mortgage rate cap could become a challenge. The new housing finance model...
August 20, 2026Section
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Banco do Brasil Pays Out, TIM Buys Back, BlackRock Sells Gerdau
Banco do Brasil approved a September payout, TIM approved a buyback worth about US$193 million, and BlackRock cut its Gerdau...
August 20, 2026
Rumo Rail Sale Enters Final Phase With Four Names in the Race
The Rumo sale has reached its final phase, with Grupo México, Bunge, Cofco and Inpasa named as interested parties. Binding...
August 20, 2026
Vale Puts ABB Robotics Into More Iron Ore Plants After Big Gains
Vale and ABB have expanded their partnership to put automation and AI into Brazilian iron ore plants. One upgraded site...
August 20, 2026
Vale Wants Porto Sudeste Without Paying Cash for It
Vale wants into Porto Sudeste without spending cash, using a long-term take-or-pay contract instead. Rival bids value the port near...
August 20, 2026
Essity Buys Brazil’s Carefree and Sempre Livre for US$284 Million
Essity is paying US$284 million for Kenvue's Brazilian feminine care brands, including Carefree and Sempre Livre. Closing is set for...
August 20, 2026
Brazil Will Not Hit Back at US Tariffs This Year, Its Trade Minister Says
Brazil US tariff retaliation will not arrive before December, the trade minister said. The reciprocity process has a 60-day information...
August 20, 2026
Prosecutors Want Marçal Off the Ballot, and His Own Wealth Filing Changed by Billions
Electoral prosecutors asked the TSE to reject the Marçal candidacy and bar him from debates, days after he cut his...
August 20, 2026
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Thursday, August 20, 2026
Copom bets and a Thursday CMN meeting set the tone for B3. Into the open, watch the Selic wager, the...
August 20, 2026