Brazil’s Economy Minister to Eliminate Deficit with Reforms and Privatizations
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Much of Brazil’s deficit may be eliminated with swift,...
January 24, 2019Topic
Economy
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Speech at Davos Disappoints Investors
Despite promising to make Brazil ‘one of the 50 best countries to do business’, President Jair Bolsonaro's speech at the...
January 23, 2019
Brazil and Argentina Discuss Easing Mercosur Trade Rules
Brazil and Argentina are discussing the possibility of easing Mercosur’s trade rules and allowing members of the bloc to negotiate...
January 17, 2019
U.S. Dollar and Stock Market Close 2018 with Appreciation in Brazil
After a year of political and economic uncertainties in Brazil, the stock market and the dollar closed 2018 with appreciation....
December 31, 2018
Christmas Sales Growth in Brazil is the Highest Since 2014
Brazilians spent more on Christmas presents, reflecting a climate of optimism about the country’s economy in the near future, according...
December 27, 2018
Petrobras Reports R$6.6 Billion Net Income to Close Third Quarter
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Petrobras closed the third quarter of the year with a...
November 6, 2018
September has Largest Job Creation Since 2013 in Brazil
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Benefiting from strong numbers in the services and industry segments,...
October 23, 2018
Brazil Holiday Weekend to Inject R$6.7 Billion into Economy
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Tourism (MTur) forecasts Brazilians will make 3.24...
October 12, 2018
Brazil Confidence in Micro and Small Business Unmoved by Elections
By Jay Forte, Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A recent survey showed the confidence index of micro and...
October 9, 2018