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Dino Freezes Eduardo Cunha Assets in Secret Budget Probe
PoliticsJul 13

Dino Freezes Eduardo Cunha Assets in Secret Budget Probe

STF Justice Flávio Dino froze R$ 6.1 million in assets of former Speaker Eduardo Cunha, fueling political noise that could stall economic reforms in Congress.

Brazilian Fintech Asaas Appoints Viviani Moia as Marketing VP
TechJul 13

Brazilian Fintech Asaas Appoints Viviani Moia as Marketing VP

B2B financial platform Asaas names Viviani Moia as VP of Marketing to drive product penetration and retention across its 300,000-client base.

Brazil Beef Quota Hit: China Surcharge Triggers Market Shift
PROAgroJul 13

Brazil Beef Quota Hit: China Surcharge Triggers Market Shift

Brazil exhausts its 1.106 million-ton duty-free beef quota to China, triggering a 55% tariff surcharge that squeezes meatpackers and diverts supply.

Brazil Shifts Diesel Imports to US as Russian Discounts Vanish
MarketsJul 13

Brazil Shifts Diesel Imports to US as Russian Discounts Vanish

Brazilian fuel importers pivot to US Gulf Coast supply as Russian diesel imports plunge to 17% in July, erasing steep geopolitical discounts.

Vale and Gerdau Join GIP in $5 Billion Porto Sudeste Bid
MarketsJul 10

Vale and Gerdau Join GIP in $5 Billion Porto Sudeste Bid

Vale and Gerdau have partnered with BlackRock's GIP to bid for the $5 billion Porto Sudeste, competing against a Stonepeak-led consortium.

Ibovespa tests 173k as easing rate outlook lifts equities
InvestingJul 10

Ibovespa tests 173k as easing rate outlook lifts equities

Brazil's Ibovespa rises 1.22% to 172,742.12 points as a cooling IPCA-15 inflation reading and reassuring Central Bank remarks relieve domestic rate pressures.

Vale and Gerdau Join BlackRock's GIP in $5B Porto Sudeste Bid
MarketsJul 09

Vale and Gerdau Join BlackRock's GIP in $5B Porto Sudeste Bid

Vale and Gerdau partner with BlackRock's GIP to bid for Brazil's $5 billion Porto Sudeste, aiming to secure vital iron ore and oil export corridors.

Tether Leads R$100M Funding Round in Mercado Bitcoin Parent
TechJul 08

Tether Leads R$100M Funding Round in Mercado Bitcoin Parent

Stablecoin giant Tether invests R$100 million in 2TM, the parent of Mercado Bitcoin, to scale Latin American tokenization, payments, and credit.

B3 Launches Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum Future Options
TechJul 08

B3 Launches Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum Future Options

Brazil's B3 exchange launches regulated future options for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, offering institutional and retail investors structured hedging tools.

Brazil beef exports to China hit quota cap, forcing slaughter cuts
PROAgroJul 08

Brazil beef exports to China hit quota cap, forcing slaughter cuts

Brazilian meatpackers slash slaughter rates and issue collective vacations as 98.5% of the tariff-free beef export quota to China is filled, triggering a 55% surcharge.

Ibovespa Faces Downward Pressure Amid Tariff Risks and Inflation
InvestingJul 07

Ibovespa Faces Downward Pressure Amid Tariff Risks and Inflation

The Ibovespa index slid to 172,447.58 points as domestic inflation worries, upcoming Fed minutes, and US tariff threats drive investors to trim exposure.

IGet Retail and Services Plunge in June Signaling Slowdown
Small CapsJul 07

IGet Retail and Services Plunge in June Signaling Slowdown

Brazil's June IGet index points to a sharp drop in retail and family services, signaling a consumer slowdown that pressures discretionary small caps.

Ethereum Institutional Launches to Bridge Wall Street and Crypto
TechJul 07

Ethereum Institutional Launches to Bridge Wall Street and Crypto

Backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine, and SharpLink, a new independent nonprofit launches to drive institutional tokenization and stablecoin deployment on Ethereum.

Vale Chairman Daniel Stieler Resigns Amid Previ Pressure
MarketsJul 07

Vale Chairman Daniel Stieler Resigns Amid Previ Pressure

Vale Chairman Daniel Stieler has resigned with immediate effect, avoiding a contested July 22 shareholder vote called by pension fund Previ.

Ibovespa drops as US tariff threats trigger tech rotation
InvestingJul 07

Ibovespa drops as US tariff threats trigger tech rotation

Brazil's Ibovespa falls 0.93% to 172,447.58 points as USTR public hearings on proposed 25% tariffs prompt foreign capital to rotate back to global tech.

Brazil Boosts 2026 Trade Surplus Forecast to Record $90 Billion
PROCurrenciesJul 06

Brazil Boosts 2026 Trade Surplus Forecast to Record $90 Billion

Brazil raised its 2026 trade surplus forecast to $90 billion, providing a massive dollar liquidity buffer that could cap USD/BRL upside amid fiscal noise.

Brazil Stablecoin Rules Spark Congressional Battle Over Oversight
TechJul 06

Brazil Stablecoin Rules Spark Congressional Battle Over Oversight

Brazilian crypto groups fight Central Bank stablecoin proposals as Crown’s BRLV claims a 50% market share amid tightening virtual asset regulations.

Brazil Lifts 2026 Trade Surplus Forecast to $90 Billion
MarketsJul 06

Brazil Lifts 2026 Trade Surplus Forecast to $90 Billion

Brazil's MDIC raised its 2026 trade surplus forecast to $90 billion, driven by a surge in crude oil shipments, injecting crucial dollar liquidity.

Brazil Mandates DeCripto as Stablecoins Rule Crypto FX
CurrenciesJul 03

Brazil Mandates DeCripto as Stablecoins Rule Crypto FX

Brazil's Federal Revenue Service makes the DeCripto reporting framework mandatory to track stablecoins, which dominate 80% of local digital asset volume.

Brazil’s R$15.7B Dolly Foreclosure Sets Aggressive Tax Precedent
PROPoliticsJul 02

Brazil’s R$15.7B Dolly Foreclosure Sets Aggressive Tax Precedent

Federal and São Paulo state prosecutors file an unprecedented R$15.75 billion joint bankruptcy petition against beverage maker Grupo Dolly.

Brazil to Phase Out R$ 0.44 Gasoline Subsidy Next Week
MarketsJul 02

Brazil to Phase Out R$ 0.44 Gasoline Subsidy Next Week

Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced Brazil will reverse its R$ 0.44 per liter gasoline subsidy next week as global oil prices stabilize near $70.

MedToken to Launch Public Offering on Mercado Bitcoin
TechJul 01

MedToken to Launch Public Offering on Mercado Bitcoin

Brazilian healthtech MedToken is preparing its first public token offering backed by medical shift receivables on the Mercado Bitcoin platform.

Former Central Bank Chiefs Back Brazil Financial Autonomy Bill
MarketsJul 01

Former Central Bank Chiefs Back Brazil Financial Autonomy Bill

Five former Central Bank presidents and 32 directors signed a joint letter supporting PEC 65/2023 to secure the monetary authority's financial autonomy.

CVM Rules in Favor of Goldman Sachs and Centaurus on Oncoclínicas
MarketsJul 01

CVM Rules in Favor of Goldman Sachs and Centaurus on Oncoclínicas

Brazil's CVM ruled that Centaurus Capital's share acquisition did not trigger a mandatory tender offer (OPA) for Oncoclínicas, relieving capital risk.

Brazil Stablecoin Volume Hits 80% Ahead of DeCripto Launch
PROMarketsJul 01

Brazil Stablecoin Volume Hits 80% Ahead of DeCripto Launch

Stablecoins dominate 80% of Brazil's crypto market as the mandatory DeCripto reporting platform launches, forcing foreign exchanges to declare transactions.

Brazilian Beef Prices Fall as China Export Quota Nears Limit
AgroJul 01

Brazilian Beef Prices Fall as China Export Quota Nears Limit

Brazil's imminent exhaustion of its preferential beef export quota to China triggers a drop in domestic live cattle prices as meatpackers slow purchases.

Brazil Soybean Belt Dryness Raises Supply and Price Risks
AgroJun 30

Brazil Soybean Belt Dryness Raises Supply and Price Risks

A persistent dry spell in Brazil's key soybean regions of Mato Grosso, Bahia, and Goiás raises crop-stress risks, threatening global supply and lifting prices.

El Niño Confirmed for H2 2026: South America Braces for Crop Impact
PROAgroJun 30

El Niño Confirmed for H2 2026: South America Braces for Crop Impact

Hedgepoint Global Markets confirms a new El Niño cycle for late 2026, bringing contrasting rainfall patterns that will reshape South American crop yields.

Brazil Crypto Lobby Fights Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules
TechJun 29

Brazil Crypto Lobby Fights Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules

ABcripto rejects a Central Bank proposal to classify stablecoins as electronic money, warning of high taxes and disruption to Brazil's crypto payment market.

BRL Volatility Set to Spike on Ptax Rate and US Payrolls
CurrenciesJun 29

BRL Volatility Set to Spike on Ptax Rate and US Payrolls

The convergence of Brazil's end-of-month Ptax rate-setting and upcoming US labor data is poised to trigger sharp swings in the USD/BRL currency pair.