Asian Demand for Brazilian Oil Hits Record as Hormuz War Redirects Global Crude Flows
Brazil oil exports to Asia hit a 2026 record as Hormuz disruptions redirect global crude flows. ANP confirms record production....
April 20, 2026Section
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Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazil Morning Call for Monday, April 20, 2026
Brazil's morning call covers the Strait of Hormuz reopening, oil crashing 9%, S&P hitting 7,126, and the ceasefire expiring tomorrow....
April 20, 2026
Safra Family Net Worth, Members and Banco Safra
The Safra family is a Syrian-Jewish banking dynasty behind Banco Safra and J. Safra Sarasin. Forbes puts Vicky Safra and...
April 18, 2026
Brazil Races to Rebuild Its Fertilizer Industry After Decades of Neglect
Brazil imports 88% of its 47M-tonne fertilizer need. A $1B Petrobras plant revival aims to cut that to 65% by...
April 17, 2026
Brazil Coffee 2026: Record Harvest, Farmer Holdouts, Value Trap
Brazil's 2026/27 coffee harvest may hit 75.8M bags, yet arabica stays above $3/lb as farmers withhold supply. Here's what investors...
April 17, 2026
BTG and Goldman Agree: Brazil Wins the Emerging-Market Energy Trade
A BTG Pactual study finds that every US$10 per barrel increase in oil prices improves Brazil’s trade balance and current...
April 17, 2026
Brazil Morning Call for Friday, April 17, 2026
Brazil's morning call covers the Nasdaq's 12-day win streak since 2009, Trump saying Iran war "very close to over," and...
April 17, 2026
Citi’s LATAM Chief: Region Is Better Placed Than Asia or Europe
Citi's LATAM chief economist says the region is better positioned than Asia or Europe for the oil shock, projects Brazil...
April 16, 2026
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, 2026