Brazil’s 2027 Budget Law Sets R$73B Surplus Target, Debt Peak in 2029
Brazil's 2027 budget law projects a R$73.2B primary surplus and a debt peak of 87.8% GDP in 2029, arriving as...
April 16, 2026Section
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Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazil’s Oil Exports to China Double in Q1 2026 as Hormuz Rewires Flow
Brazilian crude to China doubled YoY to $7.19B in Q1 2026, hitting 57% of total crude exports. March set a...
April 16, 2026
Brazil Central Bank Pushes Back on Real Rally in Message to Investors
Brazil's central bank director Nilton David told JP Morgan in Washington the real's rally is conjunctural and won't anchor inflation...
April 16, 2026
Brazil Morning Call for Thursday, April 16, 2026
Brazil's morning call covers the S&P 500's record close at 7,022, Nasdaq's 11-day streak, and China Q1 GDP beat at...
April 16, 2026
IMF Latin America Outlook: Brazil Up, Argentina Cut
IMF's April WEO raises Latin America growth to 2.3%: Argentina cut to 3.5%, Brazil up to 1.9%, Bolivia to contract...
April 15, 2026
Dollar Below R$5: Brazil Becomes Top Emerging Market Pick
Dollar below R$5 Brazil: — Foreign investors have poured approximately R$65 billion (~$13 billion) into Brazilian equities in 2026, already...
April 15, 2026
Brazil Morning Call for Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Brazil morning call: TODAY'S FOCUS Historic: Real Breaks Below R$5.00 for First Time Since 2022 — Ibovespa Posts 5th Straight...
April 15, 2026
Petrobras Unlocks R$65B: Sergipe Platforms and Fertilizer
Petrobras SEAP investment: Together, the two modules represent over R$60 billion (~$11.5 billion) in total investment and an estimated 1...
April 14, 2026
Brazil Services Sector Hits Record but Misses Consensus
Brazil’s Services Sector: — Year-on-year growth decelerated sharply to 0.5%—against expectations of 1.7%—marking the 23rd consecutive positive...
April 14, 2026