Riachuelo Posts Record Profit as Strategy Pays Off
Riachuelo profit hits record R$ 167.9 million in Q2 2026, up 36.2%, driven by better margins and credit card revenue....
August 10, 2026Section
Economy
Paraná Leads Brazil in Early 2026 Investment Push
Paraná led Brazil in early 2026 investment with R$2.3 billion, powered by agribusiness. See what this Paraná investment surge means...
August 10, 2026
Porto Sul Port Project Advances With New Land Expropriation
Bahia expropriates 384 hectares for Porto Sul, advancing the R$6.59bn port tied to the Fiol railway. Learn what this means...
August 10, 2026
Habib’s Debt: Court Protection Freezes Payments for 60 Days
Habib's debt reaches R$312.4 million as parent Gennius Brasil wins court protection. What went wrong and what it means for...
August 10, 2026
Brazil Import Tax Pause Faces 8 September Expiry
Brazil import tax: the 20% 'taxa das blusinhas' on parcels up to US$50 could return on 8 September unless Congress...
August 10, 2026
Usiminas Profit Jumps 236% But Faces Slower Quarter Ahead
Usiminas profit jumped 236% year-on-year to R$ 428.2 million in 2Q26, but fell 52% sequentially. EBITDA beat expectations. Outlook stays...
August 10, 2026
Embraer Q2 Record Backlog Signals Strong Latin American Demand
Embraer Q2 2026 results show record US$34.5 billion backlog, US$1.82 billion revenue, and strong guidance, with IndiGo talks and Latvia...
August 10, 2026
Lula’s Stimulus Plan Sparks Election Spending Fight
Lula stimulus totals R$283.2 billion in 2026, with 69% dependent on loans. Critics call it electoral spending; the Finance Ministry...
August 10, 2026
Sabesp Privatisation Cuts Water Bills 15%, Says Governor
Sabesp privatisation: São Paulo governor Tarcísio de Freitas says water and sewer bills are now 15% lower than they would...
August 10, 2026