Global Economy Briefing: October 23, 2025
A clearer day for the global tape: U.S. existing-home sales inched higher, euro-area sentiment and France’s business survey
October 24, 2025Section
Market Reports
Chip Shortage Threatens to Stall Brazil’s Auto Industry
Brazil, the world’s ninth-largest carmaker, is staring at a production halt that could start within weeks. The reason isn’t local
October 23, 2025
Brazil’s Central Banker Sends a Clear Signal: Inflation Is Falling, But Patience Is Key
Gabriel Galípolo, the president of Brazil’s Central Bank, delivered a carefully balanced message in Jakarta this week: inflation is falling
October 23, 2025
A Retail Earthquake In Brazil: Why The Casas Bahia–MercadoLibre Alliance Matters
Brazil’s e-commerce scene witnessed a dramatic shake-up this week when MercadoLibre—the Latin American tech titan often
October 23, 2025
Copel, Raizen and Alcoa Navigate Divergent Paths in Latest Quarterly Results
Three major companies operating in Brazilian markets released quarterly results showing sharply different trajectories
October 23, 2025
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for October 23, 2025
Brazil's Financial Morning Call for October 23, 2025: Ibovespa movements, BRL exchange rate, and economic highlights from The Rio Times.
October 23, 2025
Oil Jumps More Than 4% After Hours As U.S. Sanctions Rosneft And Lukoil
Oil jumped because Washington hit the heart of Russia’s energy sector—Rosneft and Lukoil. Brent closed a little over two percent
October 23, 2025
Brazil’s Real At 5.40: A Calm Price Hiding A Credibility Test
Brazil’s currency looks quiet this morning—hovering near 5.40 per dollar after Wednesday’s close at 5.3969—but the calm
October 23, 2025
Global Economy Briefing: October 22, 2025
A Diwali holiday kept India quiet, but elsewhere the day delivered a clean read: UK inflation cooled at the margin
October 23, 2025