Global Economy Briefing for September 18, 2025
The Bank of England left interest rates unchanged at 4% on Thursday, though the vote showed cracks: two members favored...
September 19, 2025Section
Market Reports
Vale’s $1 Billion Energy Deal Secures Clean Power and Strengthens Finances
Vale closed a deal with Global Infrastructure Partners on September 18, 2025, selling 70 percent of its Aliança Energia unit...
September 19, 2025
Real Rebounds Before Profit-Taking on Friday, Driven by Diverging Central Bank Policies
The US dollar eased against the Brazilian real on Thursday, with USD/BRL dipping to a session low of 5.2949, its...
September 19, 2025
Cryptocurrency Market Hits $4 Trillion as Institutional Money Floods Back After Rate Cut
Something remarkable happened in global markets this week. The United States Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time...
September 19, 2025
Why Wall Street’s Gift Failed to Lift Brazil’s Stubborn Stock Market
Brazil's stock market stumbled on Wednesday despite a gift from the Federal Reserve that should have sent shares soaring
September 19, 2025
Natura Sells Avon International to Regent in £1 Deal
Natura offloads Avon's Europe, Africa & Asia ops to Regent for £1, with up to £60M in contingent payments and...
September 18, 2025
Raízen’s Uncertain Exit: Why One of Brazil’s Biggest Players Might Leave Argentina
Raízen, a major Brazilian energy company and joint venture of Cosan and Shell, is considering selling its key assets
September 18, 2025
Brazil’s Caixa Reports $658 Million Profit in Q2 2025 as Mortgage Loans Slow
According to Caixa Econômica Federal’s Q2 2025 results disclosure, the bank earned a recurring net income of R$3.682 billion ($658...
September 18, 2025
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for September 18, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets are navigating a dynamic landscape, balancing robust domestic gains against global monetary shifts. Brazil’s Central Bank...
September 18, 2025