Brazil’s Temer Hopes to Attract Foreign Investors in Davos
While attending the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, Brazil's president will also have the opportunity to speak to investors.
January 22, 2018Topic
Business
S&P Once Again Downgrades Brazil’s Credit Rating
The agency notes the country has made slower-than-expected progress to correct its fiscal situation, including approving the much-needed pension reform.
January 12, 2018
Brazil’s KFC and Pizza Hut Consolidated with R$135 Million Investment
Carlos Martins, who already administers all Taco Bell restaurants in Brazil, promises to invest millions in the two popular fast...
January 9, 2018
Brazil’s Energy Auction Guarantees Investments of R$8.7 Billion
The auction for the construction, operation and maintenance of 4,919km of transmission lines in ten states may reduce consumer electric...
December 16, 2017
Oil Companies in Brazil Will Keep Tax Breaks Until 2040
The bill suspends taxes on exploration, development and production of oil and natural gas to be used in the domestic...
December 14, 2017
Brazil Cuts Interest Rates to Lowest Level in 31 Years
The benchmark interest rate controls inflation, which in 2017 is expected to fall below the 4.5 percent target.
December 7, 2017
Brazil’s Retailer Confidence Index Up by 10.6 Percent in November
Improvements in economic activity and slowdown in inflation have increased hopes of a better end-of-year retail season.
December 1, 2017
Black Friday Becomes Major Retail Sales Event in Brazil
This year discounts are being offered on everything from French Fries to MBA courses, from clothes to bank investments.
November 24, 2017
Finance Minister Meirelles Urges Pension Reform in Brazil
According to the minister if the reform is not approved by Congress in a few years more than 80 percent...
November 23, 2017