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Brazil Finance Ministry Cuts 2026 GDP Forecast to 2.0% on Drag From High Selic Rate
Brazil's Ministry of Finance revised its 2026 GDP growth forecast downward, citing the restrictive effects of the high benchmark Selic interest rate on key sectors.
Brazil’s Election Defined by Stark Fiscal Divide Over High Debt and 13.75% Interest Rate
The 2026 Brazilian presidential election pits the incumbent's pro-growth fiscal framework against the opposition's call for aggressive spending cuts to tackle high public debt.
Lula Challenges US With Sovereignty Defense and Warning on Election Interference in UN Speech
Brazilian President Lula da Silva used his address at the UN General Assembly to champion Brazil's sovereignty, criticize global conflicts, and warn against foreign interference ahead of the October election.
Lula Criticizes US ‘Western Hemisphere’ View at UN, Vows Resource Sovereignty
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva used his UN General Assembly address to reject foreign interference and promise domestic control over critical minerals.
Vale Invests R$975 Million for Stake in Ligga, Securing Long-Term Iron Ore Supply in Pará
Brazilian mining giant Vale acquired a 30% stake in Ligga S.A. for R$975 million, securing exclusive long-term access to high-quality iron ore in the strategic Carajás region.
Brazil’s Diesel Shortage Risk Rises as Petrobras Price Gap Hits R$ 3.89
The growing price difference between Petrobras’ diesel and the international market has stalled private imports, threatening a shortage during Brazil’s critical planting season.
Brazil’s Central Bank Constrained by Fiscal Framework Uncertainty
Brazil’s top economic officials stress the stability of the new fiscal rule is essential to allow for lower interest rates, as the Central Bank keeps rates high.
Brazil Central Bank Signals Extended High-Interest Period Despite Fifth Consecutive Rate Cut
Brazil’s central bank cut its benchmark Selic rate to 13.75% but stressed the need to remain 'adequately restrictive' due to high inflation risks.
Brazil Real Lost Carry Appeal as 2022 Election Risk Premium Outweighed High Selic Rate
A look back at the 2022 election cycle shows how the political risk premium, centered on the race between Lula and Jair Bolsonaro, caused major financial institutions to abandon the Brazilian Real's carry trade despite high domestic interest rates.
Pizza Hut Operator IMC Confirms Exploratory Merger Talks with Outback Owner Vinci Partners in Brazil
International Meal Company, which operates brands like Pizza Hut and Frango Assado in Brazil, confirmed it is in exploratory talks with Vinci Partners, which controls Outback Steakhouse, for a potential foodservice merger.
Petrobras CEO Highlights Colombian Gas Finds, Advancing International Expansion and Regional Energy Security
Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard reinforced the relevance of gas discoveries with Ecopetrol in Colombia, signaling progress on contracts for the new supply.
Brazil’s Digital Super-App Inter & Co. Stock Surges 3.1% on Nasdaq
Inter & Co. (INTR) shares rose today, drawing investor attention to one of the few Brazilian companies listed directly on a US exchange.
Brazil’s High Selic Rate Drives Institutional Interest in Fixed-Rate ETFs for Capital Gains
Major Brazilian institutions are pointing clients to fixed-rate bond ETFs, a play on falling interest rate expectations.
Brazil’s Rate Squeeze: Selic Cut to 13.75% Against Fed Hike Narrows Gap Ahead of Election Risk
The Brazilian Real faces instability as the Central Bank cuts rates to 13.75% while the US Federal Reserve hikes, tightening the interest rate differential.
Brazilian Intelligence Agency Warns Government, Court of ‘Critical’ US Interference Risk in Election
Brazil’s spy agency, ABIN, has alerted the Lula government and the TSE of a critical risk of US pressure and interference in the current electoral process.
Magalu Unit Challenges iFood Exclusivity at CADE, Seeking to Open Brazil’s Interior Delivery Market
Magazine Luiza’s aiqfome delivery arm filed a complaint with Brazil’s antitrust body, CADE, arguing a 2023 settlement failed to protect smaller cities from iFood's exclusivity agreements.
Brazil’s New Decrees Hike Legal and Financial Risk for US Big Tech Platforms
Brazil's new 'duty of care' regulations for digital platforms took effect in July 2026, increasing legal and compliance costs for global tech giants.
Brazil’s Lula Takes Institutional Crisis to UN Stage, Frames Fight for Sovereignty
President Lula uses the UN General Assembly to internationalize Brazil's internal fight, linking judicial reform to sovereignty defense.
Presidential Candidate Caiado Proposes Hard-Line Fiscal Cap, Targets Congressional Amendments to Lower Brazil Interest Rates
Ronaldo Caiado, a leading Brazil presidential candidate, announced a sweeping fiscal cap proposal to restore credibility and cut the Selic rate.
Lula to Open UN General Debate with Push for Sovereignty Amid 2026 Election Fears
Brazil's President Lula will use his UN General Assembly address to champion non-interference and demand UN Security Council reform.
Brazil’s Big Tech Regulatory Clampdown Sparks U.S. Trade Friction
The Brazilian government and Supreme Court are intensifying a multi-front regulatory war against US Big Tech firms, triggering a trade clash with the United States.
Lula to Open UN General Assembly with Call for Security Council Reform and Warning Against Election Interference
Brazil's President Lula will use UN platform to push for Global South power and caution US against meddling in his re-election bid.
Lula Avoids Supreme Court Crisis Topic at UN as Institutional Tensions Fuel Brazil’s Political Risk
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will exclude Brazil's deepening judicial crisis from his UN speech, classifying the STF conflict as an internal matter.
Foreign Capital Fuels Surge in Trading for Brazil’s Unique Agro-Funds, Fiagros
Foreign investors accounted for over 20% of the trading volume in Brazil's Agribusiness Investment Funds (Fiagros) in August, signaling sharp international interest in the vehicle used to finance the country's vital farm sector.
Morgan Stanley Warns Brazil's Post-Election Fiscal Confidence May Underprice Real Risk
Analysts at Morgan Stanley caution that market confidence in a limited fiscal adjustment after the October 2026 election is dangerously high, warning a lack of a credible spending plan could trigger a severe crisis for the Brazilian Real and interest rates.
Brazil Central Bank Says Global Pix Expansion Is a Governance Test, Not a Tech Hurdle
The Central Bank of Brazil is moving forward with plans for "Pix Internacional," stating that regulatory governance across borders, not technology, is the chief obstacle to the system's global adoption.
Lula Declares Equatorial Margin the 'New Pre-Salt,' Framing Oil Push as Defense Against US Interest
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva compared a new offshore oil frontier to the massive Pre-Salt reserves, tying exploration to national sovereignty and US politics.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Distrust Hits Record 48% Amid Election and Ethics Scandal
A new Datafolha poll shows distrust in Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court has reached an all-time high as the institution is embroiled in a heated internal feud and an election-related financial scandal.
Brazilian Lithium Producer Sigma Jumps 12.6% on Favorable Wall Street Rating
Shares of Sigma Lithium surged over 12% after securing a positive outlook from JPMorgan, signaling growing interest in Brazil's EV supply role.
Lula Escalates Sovereignty Rhetoric Over Brazil's 'New Pre-Salt' Oil Frontier
Brazil's President Lula is framing the development of the Equatorial Margin oil reserves as a crucial test of national sovereignty and a defense against foreign interests.