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Why banks are now voicing concern about Brazilian democracy

Why banks are now voicing concern about Brazilian democracy

Fearful of the economic consequences of a Bolsonaro-led coup attempt, Big business has belatedly decided to speak up, signing manifestos in defense of democracy

4 days ago • Amanda Audi

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Market roundup: Higher interest rates push retail investors to fixed income

The returns on fixed income fluctuate in opposite direction to the benchmark interest rate. With rates at a six-year high, investors are fleeing from variable interest

5 days ago • Ana Ferraz

Brazil's Central Bank signals pivot on interest rates

Brazil’s Central Bank sends ambiguous message on interest rate hikes

The monetary authority raised benchmark rates by a half percentage point and said it is appropriate to continue tightening "significantly into even more restrictive territory." But many policy wonks believe it might not pull the trigger

1 week ago • Ana Ferraz

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Retailers will benefit from recent stimulus measures. But it won’t last

The case of Brazilian retail behemoth Magazine Luiza illustrates the challenges facing the country’s retail sector. The government’s electorally-motivated stimulus measures will provide a boost for retailers after a post-pandemic slump, but only in the short term

1 week ago • Ana Ferraz

Eldorado eucalyptus stocks in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul. Paper Excellence and J&F fight over Eldorado in court. Photo: Danilo Verpa/Folhapress

J&F’s beef with Paper Excellence not over yet

A court decision that was supposed to end Brazil’s largest corporate dispute in years might still be challenged

1 week ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes

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Market roundup: Nothing to see here, says Petrobras amid policy change

Brazil's oil major announced a governance change which, in theory, gives the government more influence over the firm's pricing policy. Petrobras, however, says it's just a formality

2 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes and Ana Ferraz

labor reform Unemployed workers wait in line for a job interview. Photo: Zanone Fraissat/Folhapress

Bolsonaro pushes to deepen the 2017 labor reform

The Brazilian government wants to pass laws deepening the 2017 labor reform, as a gesture to the business sector. But time is running out to do so before the election in October

2 weeks ago • Amanda Audi

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Rising costs on fintechs may halt Brazil’s credit deconcentration process

A tougher economic scenario threatens to impose a slowdown in the country’s fintech revolution. Competition does not reduce spread alone, but it is a pretty crucial factor

2 weeks ago • Fabiane Ziolla Menezes

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