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US Tariffs and Middle East Risks Cap BRL Carry-Trade Gains
CurrenciesJul 28

US Tariffs and Middle East Risks Cap BRL Carry-Trade Gains

Brazil's 14.25% Selic rate fuels carry trades, but new 25% US tariffs and Middle East tensions cap the Brazilian real's appreciation potential.

EU Embargo Threatens Over $500M in Brazil Agribusiness Exports
AgroJul 28

EU Embargo Threatens Over $500M in Brazil Agribusiness Exports

A looming European Union embargo over antimicrobial monitoring issues threatens over $500 million in Brazilian beef, honey, and fish exports through 2026.

Brazil’s US$9.075 Billion FDI Surge Fully Covers June Current Account Deficit, Easing Pressure on Brazilian Real
MarketsJul 28

Brazil’s US$9.075 Billion FDI Surge Fully Covers June Current Account Deficit, Easing Pressure on Brazilian Real

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Brazil soared to US$9.075 billion in June, far exceeding expectations and easily covering the US$2.33bn current account deficit.

USD BRL Hits Two-Week High Ahead of Fed and Inflation Data
CurrenciesJul 28

USD BRL Hits Two-Week High Ahead of Fed and Inflation Data

The Brazilian real fell to a two-week low against the US dollar as commodity shocks and hawkish Fed expectations pressure emerging market assets.

GARE11 Allocates R$1.27 Billion, Maintains Dividend Guidance
InvestingJul 28

GARE11 Allocates R$1.27 Billion, Maintains Dividend Guidance

Brazilian real estate fund GARE11 detailed its R$1.27B capital allocation, doubling its net equity to R$2.7B while maintaining its stable dividend guidance.

GARE11 Outlines R$1.27B Issuance Use, Keeps Dividend Guidance
InvestingJul 28

GARE11 Outlines R$1.27B Issuance Use, Keeps Dividend Guidance

Brazilian real estate fund GARE11 detailed the allocation of its R$1.27 billion capital raise, maintaining its 2026 dividend guidance to reassure investors.

Brazilian Real Faces Twin Risk Despite IPCA-15 Relief Ahead of FOMC
CurrenciesJul 28

Brazilian Real Faces Twin Risk Despite IPCA-15 Relief Ahead of FOMC

Subdued IPCA-15 inflation eases domestic pressure on the Brazilian Real, but traders brace for the FOMC decision and US tariff impacts on the USD BRL.

SPXG11 Fund Launches R$20 Million Follow-on Offering
InvestingJul 28

SPXG11 Fund Launches R$20 Million Follow-on Offering

SPX Capital’s logistics real estate development fund SPXG11 approved a R$20 million follow-on offering of up to 1.79 million new shares.

BRL Carry Trade Faces Headwinds as Dollar Nears R$5.28 Forecast
PROCurrenciesJul 28

BRL Carry Trade Faces Headwinds as Dollar Nears R$5.28 Forecast

The Brazilian real faces a potential 3.36% depreciation toward R$5.28, threatening the lucrative BRL carry trade despite high local Selic interest rates.

IFIX Retreats as CACR11 Jumps 4.81% and RCRB11 Leads Losses
InvestingJul 28

IFIX Retreats as CACR11 Jumps 4.81% and RCRB11 Leads Losses

Brazil's IFIX index fell 0.18% to 3,798.06 points as CACR11 surged and RCRB11 led daily losses, highlighting sharp divergence in the B3 real estate market.

HAAA11 Receives R$243M Proposal for Berrini Asset Sale
Small CapsJul 28

HAAA11 Receives R$243M Proposal for Berrini Asset Sale

Brazilian real estate fund Hedge AAA (HAAA11) has received a R$242.9 million proposal to sell 10 office units in São Paulo's premier Berrini region.

Brazilian Real Pressured as US-Iran De-escalation Tanks Oil Prices
CurrenciesJul 28

Brazilian Real Pressured as US-Iran De-escalation Tanks Oil Prices

The BRL weakened against the USD after hopes for a Middle East truce sent Brent crude prices down, hitting Brazil's commodity-linked assets.

BRB Rescue Stalemate Drags on B3 Stocks and Real
PoliticsJul 28

BRB Rescue Stalemate Drags on B3 Stocks and Real

BC President Galípolo met with Banco de Brasília leadership as a R$6.6 billion rescue package remains stalled, weighing on B3 stocks and the real.

FII RBRX11 Relies on Non-Recurrent Revenue to Keep Dividends at R$0.09
PROInvestingJul 28

FII RBRX11 Relies on Non-Recurrent Revenue to Keep Dividends at R$0.09

Multi-strategy real estate fund RBRX11 relies on extraordinary revenue and reserve usage to sustain its monthly payout, signaling potential income risks.

Brazil Central Bank to Start FX Swap Rollover on August 5
CurrenciesJul 28

Brazil Central Bank to Start FX Swap Rollover on August 5

The Banco Central do Brasil will begin rolling over currency swap contracts maturing on September 1, 2026, to curb volatility in the USD/BRL market.

USD BRL Rises as New 25% US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Trade Surplus
CurrenciesJul 28

USD BRL Rises as New 25% US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Trade Surplus

The USD/BRL exchange rate hovered near 5.13 after the US implemented a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, threatening the country's export surplus.

Big Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long in Soybean Futures, Signaling Bullish Bet Against Record Brazil Crop
MarketsJul 28

Big Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long in Soybean Futures, Signaling Bullish Bet Against Record Brazil Crop

Non-commercial traders increased their net-long soybean position to 113,860 contracts, a significant bullish wager contrasting with large Brazil supply.

FGTS Council Approves R$13.2 Billion Profit Distribution, Fueling Controlled Boost to Consumer Credit
PoliticsJul 28

FGTS Council Approves R$13.2 Billion Profit Distribution, Fueling Controlled Boost to Consumer Credit

Brazil’s FGTS Council approved the R$13.2 billion profit distribution to 138 million workers, increasing collateral for secured loans and boosting domestic consumption.

X Money Global Rollout Threatens Margins, Stock Multiples of PagSeguro and StoneCo
PROTechJul 28

X Money Global Rollout Threatens Margins, Stock Multiples of PagSeguro and StoneCo

Elon Musk's X Money, launching publicly in April 2026, presents a significant new competitive threat to Brazilian fintechs, challenging the core digital banking and payments model of PagSeguro and StoneCo.

Brazilian Real Pauses at R$5.11, Hawkish Fed and New US Tariffs Outweigh Domestic Stability
PROCurrenciesJul 28

Brazilian Real Pauses at R$5.11, Hawkish Fed and New US Tariffs Outweigh Domestic Stability

The BRL slipped past R$5.11 recently, driven by US monetary policy and new tariffs, despite domestic political calm.

Brazil Central Bank Announces Rollover of September FX Swaps to Maintain Real Liquidity
PROCurrenciesJul 28

Brazil Central Bank Announces Rollover of September FX Swaps to Maintain Real Liquidity

The Brazil Central Bank is rolling over its traditional FX swaps, signaling its intent to manage market liquidity ahead of the September expiry.

Political Uncertainty and U.S. Trade Tensions Put Risk Premium on USD/BRL, IBOV
PROPoliticsJul 28

Political Uncertainty and U.S. Trade Tensions Put Risk Premium on USD/BRL, IBOV

Lula's poll lead and new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods increase market risk, driving political uncertainty into the USD/BRL exchange rate.

Brazil Formally Opens WTO Dispute Against US Tariffs of 25% and 12.5%
MarketsJul 28

Brazil Formally Opens WTO Dispute Against US Tariffs of 25% and 12.5%

Brazil filed a formal WTO consultation request over new US tariffs, increasing trade friction for key Brazilian exporters.

Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Crypto Blockade, Denies Access
TechJul 28

Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Crypto Blockade, Denies Access

Brazil's STF has upheld a crypto asset seizure and denied a defendant full access to the police inquiry, highlighting rising regulatory risks for investors.

Big Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long Soybean Position, Signaling Bullish Trend for Global Agribusiness
MarketsJul 28

Big Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long Soybean Position, Signaling Bullish Trend for Global Agribusiness

Large speculators' net-long position in soybean futures hits a significant level, suggesting sustained price support for the key Brazilian export.

Brazil Cattle Price Holds Firm at R$344, Squeezing Meatpackers
AgroJul 28

Brazil Cattle Price Holds Firm at R$344, Squeezing Meatpackers

Fat cattle prices in Brazil hold firm at R$344 per arroba, sustaining margin pressure on domestic meatpackers amid restricted supply and dry weather.

Storms Damage São Paulo Cane and Soy; Abag Warns of Supply Impact
AgroJul 28

Storms Damage São Paulo Cane and Soy; Abag Warns of Supply Impact

Severe storms in São Paulo and heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul spark supply concerns, impacting sugar and corn futures as Abag calls for urgent infrastructure investments.

Speculators Double Down on Brazil Soybean Bull Run with 175,646 Net-Long Positions
PROMarketsJul 28

Speculators Double Down on Brazil Soybean Bull Run with 175,646 Net-Long Positions

Non-commercial traders sharply increased their net-long exposure to soybean futures, signaling bullish bets despite record Brazil supply.

Speculators Hold Near-Record Soybean Net Long, Signaling Strong Bullish View for Global Prices
PROMarketsJul 28

Speculators Hold Near-Record Soybean Net Long, Signaling Strong Bullish View for Global Prices

Managed money positions in soybean futures hit a massive net long of 175,646 contracts, betting on higher prices.

Brazil Weighs Mandatory Blockchain for Pix Sports Betting
TechJul 28

Brazil Weighs Mandatory Blockchain for Pix Sports Betting

A new legislative proposal in Brazil, PL 3523/2025, seeks to mandate blockchain tracking for sports bets paid via Pix, creating a major RegTech use case.