Critical Minerals Could Add US$37.8 Billion to Brazil’s GDP
An Amcham study estimates critical minerals could add up to US$37.8 billion to Brazil's GDP and 750,000 jobs by 2050...
August 5, 2026Section
Business
Economic and Business News in Rio de Janeiro and Brazil
Brazil Gas Auctions to Slash Industry Prices by over 50%
Brazil's CNPE authorized direct sales of the Union's natural gas via auctions, opening the gas market and targeting a 50%...
August 5, 2026
US$85 Million Profit at RD Saúde After Stix Loyalty Buyout
RD Saude, owner of Raia Drogasil, lifted adjusted quarterly profit and took full control of loyalty firm Stix, ending Q2...
August 5, 2026
Embraer Takes Full Control of 1,100-Worker Chihuahua Plant
Embraer bought out Safran to take full control of its Chihuahua plant in Mexico, which builds cabin interiors for its...
August 5, 2026
Record US$254 Million Revenue for Brazilian Builder Tenda
Tenda’s Q2 revenue hit a record near US$254 million, up 30%, and the homebuilder raised 2026 guidance even as net...
August 5, 2026
Brazil’s Olympikus Owner Posts US$28M Profit, Launches Buyback
Vulcabras, maker of Olympikus, held Q2 profit near US$28 million and approved a buyback of up to 15 million shares...
August 5, 2026
C&A Brazil Posts Record Q2 Profit Near US$26 Million
C&A Brazil delivered a record quarterly profit near US$26 million, up 4.3%, as apparel sales grew even after the World...
August 5, 2026
Brazil Mall Operator Iguatemi’s Recurring Profit Jumps 22%
Iguatemi’s Q2 profit fell about 36% as high Selic rates bit, though recurring earnings rose 22%. Brazil’s mall operator netted...
August 5, 2026
GPA Q2 Loss Widens to US$50 Million Amid Supply Crisis
GPA Q2 loss widened to about US$50 million as revenue fell 9.6%, with a supply and logistics crisis tied to...
August 5, 2026