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Itaúsa Posts 7% Recurring Profit Growth, Confirms R$2.8 Billion JCP Payment Date
Brazilian holding company Itaúsa (ITSA4) reported R$4.3B in Q2 recurring net income and confirmed a R$2.8B Interest on Own Capital (JCP) payment.

Dollar Rises Above R$5.11 Against Brazilian Real as Hormuz Tensions Fuel Global Risk Aversion
The Brazilian Real depreciated past R$5.11 against the US Dollar as geopolitical tension in the Middle East drove investors to safe-haven assets.

Brazil’s Split Economy: Retail Boom Fueled by Jobs Lows Masks Primary Sector Price Drag
Consumer spending powers retail and service growth, while falling commodity prices hit Brazil's Agronegócio GDP.

Speculators Maintain Extreme Long Bet on Soybeans, Signaling Price Resilience Despite Brazil’s Record Harvest
Large futures traders are heavily net-long on soybean contracts, a bullish signal that defies expectations from Brazil's huge supply.

Speculators Hold Extreme Net-Long Position in Soybean Futures Despite Brazil’s Record Crop Forecast
Hedge funds are betting heavily on rising soybean prices, holding a net-long position of 20,304 contracts.

Brazilian Q2 Earnings Season Closes With JBS and Embraer in Focus
Brazil's Q2 earnings season wraps up with reports from meatpacker JBS, aerospace manufacturer Embraer, and holding company Itaúsa in focus.

Dual-Inflation Week to Test Brazil’s Interest Rate Path as Copom Minutes, IPCA Land
Brazil's Selic rate outlook faces a critical test this week with domestic and US inflation data releases.

Brazil’s Largest Port Advances Concession for Access Channel, Setting New Infrastructure Standard
Auction for Port of Santos channel maintenance will test Brazil's new model to boost port efficiency and private investment.

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.

Selic Trajectory to Be Set by Double Release: Brazil’s Copom Minutes and IPCA Inflation Due
Brazil's Selic rate path hangs on Tuesday's release of Copom Minutes and July IPCA data, defining the outlook for policy easing.

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.

Brazil’s Central Bank Minutes and Inflation Data Set Up Volatile Week for Markets
Investors await twin reports Tuesday: Copom minutes on the Selic rate path, and July’s IPCA inflation data.

Big Speculators Keep Net-Long Bet on Soybeans, Signaling Bullish Outlook Amid Brazil's Record Crop
Non-commercial traders maintain a significant net-long position in soybean futures, a key indicator for global agricultural prices.

Brazil’s New Port Concession Model, Tested in Santos, Becomes Blueprint for $1.26 Billion Infrastructure Pipeline
Brazil is pivoting its port infrastructure strategy, adopting a new private concession model that links operator pay to guaranteed navigability.

Final Brazil Earnings Wave Kicks Off with Embraer, Itaúsa as JBS Shares Rally
The final major wave of Brazil's Q2 earnings begins with Embraer and Itaúsa reporting, setting the closing tone for the B3 as JBS shares gain.

High-Risk Cost Models Threaten Brazil’s Free Energy Market Price Promise for Residential Consumers
Brazil's 2028 residential energy market opening may not cut tariffs as expected due to costly risk models and thermal plant use.

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.

Porto Seguro Q2 Profit Stable, Credit Losses Spike 67% at Porto Bank
Porto Seguro (PSSA3) saw marginal net income growth in Q2, but rising credit losses at Porto Bank dragged consolidated ROAE lower.

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.

US Payrolls Data Set to Test Brazilian Real Strength, USD/BRL Hovers Near R$5.10 Ahead of Key Report
The Brazilian real is trading flat against the U.S. Dollar as markets await the US Non-Farm Payrolls report, which will dictate USD direction.

TRXF11 Launches Record R$10 Billion Capital Raise Following Logistics-Focused R$2.13 Billion Acquisition
Brazil's TRX Real Estate (TRXF11) announced the largest FII offering in history to fund a major portfolio shift toward logistics and corporate assets.

Brazilian Real Estate Index IFIX Falls for Fourth Straight Day on New R$250 Million TRXF11 Mega-Emission
Brazil's IFIX index dropped 0.58%, extending a four-day slide, as a major R$250 million FII share issuance signals dilution risk.

Mitre Realty Net Income Jumps 45.5% as Margin Expansion Fuels Strong Q2 Results
Brazilian real estate developer Mitre Realty (MTRE3) reported Q2 2026 net income of R$ 15.1 million, driven by a sharp rise in gross margin.

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.

Top Fund Flags 'Deteriorated' Brazilian Debt, Risk of Doubling by 2032
Adam Capital warns Brazil's public debt, at R$ 10.8 trillion, is on an unsustainable path, demanding a 4% GDP primary surplus.

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.