Banco do Brasil

Who Runs Brazil Economy, Key Players in 2026

The Brazil economy is steered by the state, a few private banks, and powerful families. Petrobras, Vale, JBS and Itaú...

October 4, 2026

Brazil’s Desenrola 3.0 Targets US$29 Billion in Debt

Brazil's Desenrola 3.0 will buy up to about US$29 billion of defaulted family debt at up to 90% off. Who...

September 25, 2026

Caixa Strike Ends After 19 Days as Court Orders Return

Brazil’s Superior Labour Court ended the Caixa strike on 29 September after 19 days. What the ruling sets for pay,...

September 10, 2026

Brazil Capital Markets: Banco do Brasil, Inter, Casas Bahia

Axia Energia distributed a record R$8.3 billion in dividends for 2025, 127% of adjusted net income, as Banco do Brasil...

July 18, 2026

Brazil’s Stock Market Rebounds as Soft Inflation Lifts Banks

Brazil stock market rebounds: Ibovespa climbs 0.87% to 171,990 on June 25 after soft inflation data eases rate fears and...

June 26, 2026

Brazil’s Stock Market Dips as Commodity Giants Weigh

Brazil stock market closes at 170,507, down 0.44% June 24 as Petrobras and Vale drag while banks rise and the...

June 25, 2026

Brazil’s Stock Market Breaks Higher as Oil Lifts Banks

Brazil stock market surged 1.21% to 170,370 on June 22 as falling oil prices eased inflation fears, with Itaú and...

June 23, 2026

Fitch upgrades credit ratings of 12 Brazilian banks

Fitch Ratings has increased the credit ratings of 12 financial institutions in Brazil, including both public and private banks.

August 3, 2023

Major Brazilian banks record profits of more than US$18.5 billion in 2022

The main banks operating in Brazil profited more than R$96 billion (US$18.5 billion) in 2022. The amount corresponds to a...

February 15, 2023