Brazil Raises Selic Rate to 10.75% as Inflation Risks Mount
Brazil's Central Bank has raised the Selic rate to 10.75% marking a significant shift in monetary policy. Coverage and analysis...
September 19, 2024Section
Politics – Brazil
Brazil’s Federal Investments Hit 7-Year High, Yet Fiscal Constraints Persist
Brazil's federal investments have reached R$32 billion ($5.82 billion) from January to July 2024, a seven-year high.
September 18, 2024
Brazil’s Debt Shift: Rising Vulnerability to Interest Rate Hikes
The Brazilian government's debt structure has undergone a significant transformation, reaching levels not seen since 2005. This shift has largely...
September 18, 2024
Lula’s Pick for Central Bank Governor Takes Unexpected Hard Line
Gabriel Galipolo the new leader of Brazil's Central Bank has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent weeks. Analysis from The...
September 18, 2024
Brazil Shifts Industrial Policy Through BNDES Innovation Financing
Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) has set a new record in innovation financing. Coverage and analysis...
September 17, 2024
The $7 Billion Gap: Brazil’s Central Bank and Treasury Clash Over Deficit Calculations
Brazil's Central Bank and Ministry of Finance find themselves at odds over the country's fiscal deficit, with a significant R$40...
September 16, 2024
Climate Terrorism Grips Brazil: Marina Silva Sounds the Alarm
Brazil faces a dire environmental crisis as climate terrorism sweeps across the nation. Marina Silva, Minister of Environment and Climate...
September 16, 2024
Brazil Raises 2024 GDP Growth Forecast to 3.2%
Brazil's Ministry of Finance has revised its economic projections for 2024, painting a complex picture of growth and inflation.
September 13, 2024
Musk’s X and Starlink Fined R$18M, Accounts Unblocked, X Still Off Air in Brazil
Musk’s X and Starlink Fined R$18M Accounts Unblocked X Still Off Air in Brazil. Latest coverage and expert analysis from...
September 13, 2024