Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Friday, September 18, 2026
Brazil cut the Selic to 13.75% on the same day the Fed raised rates, and Tokyo hiked overnight. What the...
September 18, 2026Section
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Why Braskem’s Bondholders Now Want State-Run Petrobras to Put In Cash
Creditors of Braskem, the Americas' largest resin maker, rejected its debt plan. They want state-run Petrobras to commit cash before...
September 18, 2026
Brazil Raises Its Main Welfare Payment 17 Days Before a Presidential Vote
Brazil raised Bolsa Familia by 15% weeks before Lula seeks re-election. The move tests the budget, electoral law and investor...
September 18, 2026
Gilmar Mendes Fights to Derail Moraes Probe at Brazil’s STF
Dean Gilmar Mendes moved to suspend and merge the Moraes investigation, clashed with Mendonça in open court and got Vorcaro's...
September 18, 2026
Latin Grammy Awards 2026: Anitta Nominated for Album of the Year
Latin Grammy Awards 2026: Anitta's album Equilibrivm is nominated for Album of the Year at the 27th edition, held in...
September 17, 2026
Primavera Sound São Paulo 2026: Gorillaz, The Strokes, FKA twigs at Interlagos
Primavera Sound São Paulo 2026: December 5-6 at Interlagos with Gorillaz, The Strokes, FKA twigs and Lily Allen. Lineup, tickets,...
September 17, 2026
Brazil’s Casas Bahia Has Until March 2027 to Lift Its Shares Back Above One Real
The Casas Bahia share price has sat below the B3 minimum since July, and the retailer now has until 1...
September 17, 2026
Sao Paulo Water Utility Sabesp Wins Final Shareholder Vote to Absorb Power Firm EMAE
EMAE shareholders approved the Sabesp EMAE merger on 16 September 2026, fixing the share swap ratio and opening a payout...
September 17, 2026
Brazil’s Supreme Court Wants Vale’s Figures on Brumadinho Dam Payouts Before It Rules
A Supreme Court justice wants Vale Brumadinho compensation figures before ruling on a mining industry bid to suspend the monthly...
September 17, 2026