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B3 Launches Ibovespa in US Dollars to Attract Foreign Investors to Brazil Stock Market
Brazil's stock exchange, B3, has begun disclosing its main index, the Ibovespa, in US dollars to simplify benchmarking and draw more foreign capital.

Incumbent Lula, Challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in Statistical Tie Weeks Before Brazil Election
Polling shows Brazil's presidential race tightening to a statistical tie in a potential runoff between incumbent Lula and challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.

Brazil’s Stock Market Splits: Small-Cap Stocks Trade at Deep Discount Despite Ibovespa’s Rally
Brazil's equity market shows a historic split, with small-caps trading at a deep discount, while large-cap Ibovespa stocks soar on foreign capital.

Foreign Capital Exodus From B3 Signals Global Chill on Brazil Equities
Foreign investors pulled R$ 5.55 billion from the B3 stock exchange in the first week of August, continuing a capital flight driven by high Selic rates and global fund reallocation to US tech.

Global Investors Pull Billions from Brazil’s Stock Market Over Political and Rate Concerns
Foreign investors withdrew R$ 5.55 billion from the B3 in the first week of August, citing high Selic rates, political risk, and a global shift.

Afya Stock Drops 3.3% Ahead of Earnings Report; Brazil Medical Education Giant Faces Pre-Release Jitters
Brazilian education leader Afya (AFYA) fell 3.31% as investors showed caution ahead of the company's Q2 earnings report on August 13.

Moody's Local Downgrade Hits Cosan as Raízen Restructuring Signals Weaker Dividend Flow
Moody's Local Brasil cut the rating for Brazilian conglomerate Cosan (CSAN3) to A+.br, reflecting the credit deterioration of its subsidiary Raízen.

Specialized Brazilian REITs Outperform as IFIX Real Estate Index Drops
Suno FIIs SNEL11 (Clean Energy) and SNME11 (Multi-strategy) defy a broad IFIX downturn, signaling opportunities away from traditional real estate funds.

Natura &Co Profit Plunges 92% on Derivatives Costs and Weak Brazil Performance
Brazilian cosmetics giant Natura &Co reported a 92.1% drop in Q2 2026 net income, driven by derivatives losses and operational struggles in its home market.

Natura &Co’s Profit Plummets 92.1% on Massive Financial Headwinds from Derivatives
Brazilian cosmetics giant Natura &Co (NATU3) posted a net profit of R$ 35 million in 2Q'26, missing consensus on higher financial costs related to derivatives and currency effects.

JBS, B3, Embraer Earnings Finalize Brazil's Q2 Picture, Driving Volatility
Brazil's Q2 earnings season concludes this week with reports from JBS, B3, Itaúsa, and Embraer, setting market tone.

AI's 'Thirst' for Power Quadruples Google’s Bet on Amazon Carbon Credits, Intensifying ESG Scrutiny on Brazil
The massive energy and water needs of AI data centers are pressuring tech giants to buy Amazon forest carbon credits, raising the stakes for Brazilian providers.

Final Week of Q2 Earnings Brings JBS, Itaúsa, and BTG Pactual to the Fore
Brazil's Q2 earnings season concludes with reports from JBS, BTG Pactual, and Embraer, setting the tone for the second half.

B3 Launches ‘Smart Rebal’ Small Cap Index, Targeting Lower Turnover and New Institutional Flows
Brazil’s B3 stock exchange launched the Small Cap Smart Rebal B3 (SCSR) index, linked to the XCAP11 ETF, featuring a gradual rebalancing mechanism to reduce transaction costs and volatility.

JBS Secures US$2.5 Billion Indonesia Sovereign Fund Investment for Asia-Pacific Protein Venture
JBS N.V. agreed to a $2.5B JV with PT Danantara, Indonesia's sovereign fund arm, to expand its Australian and New Zealand protein assets.

Logistics Giant LOGG3 Core Profit Doubles as Accounting Distortion Masks 104.7% Net Income Surge
Log Commercial Properties' Q2 net profit drop of 32.6% is misleading; adjusted income rose 104.7% from asset recycling.

LOGG3 Declares Intermediate Dividend of R$0.159 Despite 32.6% Q2 Profit Drop
Log Commercial Properties (LOGG3) will pay an R$13.9M dividend, signaling capital allocation priority over net income.

JBS Secures US$2.5 Billion Indonesia SWF Deal to Fuel Asia-Pacific Protein Expansion
Brazil's JBS struck a US$2.5B joint venture with Danantara, Indonesian SWF, to expand its protein platform in Southeast Asia.

Porto Seguro’s ROAE Falls as R$867 Million Credit Loss Surge in Porto Bank Mars Strong Revenue Growth
PSSA3 reported a mixed Q2 2026, with a 66.7% surge in credit losses from its Porto Bank unit offsetting 10.4% total revenue growth.

Porto Seguro’s Porto Bank Credit Arm Profit Plunges 32.5% on Spiking Losses
Porto Seguro (PSSA3) Q2 net income was flat despite strong revenue, as a 66.7% spike in credit losses at Porto Bank signaled rising risk.

Large Speculators Take Record Long Bet on Soybean Futures Despite Brazil’s Bumper Harvest Forecasts
Non-commercial traders sharply increased their net-long position in soybean futures, signaling a strong conviction in price upside.

IFIX Index Retreats Amid Major R$250M Real Estate Fund Capital Raise
Brazil's IFIX Real Estate Fund index shows sustained weakness as FII IBBP11 launches a major R$250.8 million quota issuance.

IFIX Retreats, But CACR11 Soars 10.55% on Dividend Reversal, Signaling FII Sector Divergence
The IFIX fell 0.58% as the broader Real Estate FII sector showed weakness, but CACR11 surged on a reversal of its controversial dividend retention proposal.

Brazil’s IFIX Real Estate Index Slides for Fourth Day on Cooling Sentiment
Brazilian Real Estate FII Index (IFIX) recorded a fourth straight session of losses, signaling a potential cooling phase.

US Tariffs Deepen Structural Headwind as Brazilian Exports to US Drop 12.2%
Trade data shows US imports from Brazil fell 12.2% year-to-date, with the new 25% tariff targeting manufactured goods like WEG and pressuring the Real.

Energisa ENGI11 Posts R$40M Net Loss, Declares R$0.50 Dividend After Non-Cash Charge
Energisa (ENGI11) posted an R$40 million Q2 loss due to a non-cash charge, but strong EBITDA and a dividend signal operational health.

Méliuz (CASH3) Launches Aggressive 10% Share Buyback, Links Strategy to Growing Bitcoin Treasury
Brazilian fintech Méliuz approved a new share buyback program for 8.1 million shares, aiming to boost shareholder-level Bitcoin exposure.

Ibovespa Drops 1.23% on Copom Caution and Geopolitical Risk; PETR4 Limits Loss
Brazil's benchmark Ibovespa fell to 175,546.36 points as the Central Bank’s cautious tone post-Selic cut dampened rate-sensitive stocks.

Record Soybean Processing Outlook Boosts Brazil Agribusiness Credit
Brazil's record 2026 soybean crush forecast of 63.3 million tonnes supports the credit profiles of agribusiness-focused Fiagro investment funds.

Brazil’s New VAT Rate Could Hit 28%, Highest in OECD
Brazil's dual VAT rate under the PEC 45/2019 tax reform is projected to reach 28%, threatening consumer-facing sectors and driving up services costs.