Tariff Tensions Weigh Down Brazil’s Currency as Dollar Strengthens
The Brazilian real slipped to 5.60 per U.S. dollar on August 1, 2025, reflecting a week of tough economic crosswinds.
August 1, 2025Section
Market Reports
Crypto Market Falters as Global Liquidity Tightens and Traders Retreat
Bitcoin fell to $115,700 by the end of July 2025, according to official trading sources, dropping nearly 2% in one...
August 1, 2025
Amazon and Mercado Libre Wage Price and Delivery War for Brazil’s Online Shoppers
Amazon has invested R$55 billion in Brazil in ten years, aiming for a bigger piece of the country’s fast-growing online...
August 1, 2025
Brazil’s Growing State-Owned Company Deficit: What the Numbers Really Mean
Brazil’s federal state-owned companies lost R$3.91 billion ($699 million) in the first half of 2025, a 35% jump from last...
August 1, 2025
New U.S. Tariffs Batter Brazil’s Stocks as Market Eyes Tougher Times
Brazil’s stock market ended July with deep losses, closing at 133,071 on August 1 after a decline of over 4%...
August 1, 2025
American Tariffs Deal Heavy Blow to Brazil’s Aluminum Industry
The United States recently hit Brazilian aluminum with high tariffs, raising import fees to 50% for most products starting August...
August 1, 2025
Gerdau’s Profits Fall as U.S. Tariffs Help, but Brazilian Steel Faces Surge of Imports
Metalúrgica Gerdau, the company behind one of Latin America’s largest steel producers, has just released new quarterly results.
August 1, 2025
Vale Faces Lower Profit in Q2 2025 as Iron Ore Market Shifts
Vale, the Brazilian mining giant, released its official second-quarter 2025 report showing net income of $2.12 billion.
August 1, 2025
Investors Shift South: Why Argentina Now Outshines Brazil for Global Capital
Morgan Stanley, one of the world’s largest investment banks, is turning its attention from Brazil to Argentina. This shift sends
July 31, 2025