Brazil agribusiness output down again in August over same month in 2020
"The gap in relation to the pre-pandemic month has been increasing. That is, agribusiness output in July 2021 was 4.7%...
October 25, 2021Topic
exchange rate
Brazil’s Central Bank prepares to raise benchmark interest rate, targeting inflation
This will be the 5th consecutive time this year that the monetary authority will raise the SELIC rate, at 5.25%...
September 21, 2021
Imminent reopening of Uruguay’s borders prompts numerous queries from Argentina
With this reopening announced, there was a notable increase in interest from foreigners wanting to cross to Uruguay to settle...
August 31, 2021
Bolsonaro urges entrepreneurs to hold down food prices
President Jair Bolsonaro appealed to entrepreneus to hold the price of food.
June 18, 2021
External scenario boosts Brazil’s consumer goods exports
The economic recovery in countries like the U.S. and China and the exchange rate are boosting business.
April 30, 2021
With high fuel and exchange rate, Brazil’s Central Bank estimates inflation of 5% in 2021
Concern with rising prices was the main reason for COPOM to raise the Selic rate higher than expected, reaching 2.75%...
March 26, 2021
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
Brazil’s Real Depreciates, Stock Market Falls Day After Elections
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL- Despite the overall optimism shown by investors and the financial...
October 30, 2018
Brazil’s Market Expects Higher Inflation, Lower GDP Growth for 2018
By Lise Alves, Senior Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Financial institutions in Brazil have increased their forecast for...
August 13, 2018