Renault announces R$1.1 billion investment in Brazil
Renault on Monday announced that it will invest R$1.1 billion in Brazil this year and in 2022. Unlike past years,...
March 2, 2021Topic
Brazil economy
Bolsonaro suspends tax on diesel to appease truckers, but raises tax on banks
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Tuesday, March 2nd, he would suspend a tax on diesel fuel, to try and...
March 2, 2021
Brazil posts US$1.2 billion trade surplus in February
Brazil posted a trade surplus of US$1.2 billion in February, figures showed on Monday, more than the consensus forecast in...
March 1, 2021
Economic climate improves in Brazil in first quarter, says FGV
Brazil's Economic Climate Indicator climbed 5.1 points from the last quarter of 2020 to the first quarter this year and...
February 26, 2021
Brazil unemployment rate falls to 13.9% in quarter through December
Brazil’s unemployment rate ended last year at 13.9%, figures showed on Friday, February 26th, extending a recent dip as workers...
February 26, 2021
Brazil posts second highest January primary surplus on record
Brazil's government posted a primary budget surplus in January of R$43.2 billion (US$7.8 billion), Treasury figures showed on Thursday, February...
February 25, 2021
Analysis: Why isn’t the U.S. dollar dropping in Brazil like elsewhere in the world?
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Federal Reserve Bank's decision to print money was taken to counter the economic recession...
February 25, 2021
Analysis: Negative outlook abroad on Brazil not reflected in today’s political reality
According to AZ Quest's Walter Maciel, the political scenario iin Brazil today is "diametrically opposed" to March last year, when...
February 25, 2021
Global agribusiness alliance launches blockchain platform to streamline operations in Brazil
Covantis, an alliance of global agribusinesses, said on Thursday, February 25th, it has launched a blockchain platform that will initially...
February 25, 2021