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, 2019Topic
Business
Brazilian Firearms Manufacturer’s Shares Plummet After Decree
Stock prices for Brazil’s main firearms manufacturer, Taurus, registered a sharp decline on Tuesday, hours after Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro...
January 16, 2019
Brazil’s Petrobras Confirms Divestment Plans, Announces Board
Brazil’s oil giant, Petrobras, has announced will resume its divestment program following the decision of Supreme Court Chief Justice, Jose...
January 15, 2019
Brazil’s 2018 Inflation Affected by Trucker’s Strike in May
Brazil’s official inflation for 2018 closed at 3.75 percent for the year, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and...
January 11, 2019
Brazil Pledges to Privatize 100 State-Controlled Companies
The Brazilian government has announced plans to privatize or sell off approximately one hundred state-controlled companies including subsidiaries of Banco...
January 9, 2019
New Petrobras CEO Promises Free Market Fuel Prices in Brazil
The increase in competition in the oil sector will benefit Brazilian consumers, said the new president of Petrobras, Roberto Castello...
January 4, 2019
Brazil’s Stock Market Surges as Economy Minister Announces Priorities
The U.S. dollar closed down on Wednesday by 1.69 percent in relation to the Brazilian real as the country’s stock...
January 3, 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