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BNDES Approves Up to R$3.7 Billion Export Financing for Embraer E195-E2 Jets to North America's Porter Airlines
Brazil's BNDES approved R$3.7 billion in financing to back Embraer's export of 19 E195-E2 jets to Canada's Porter Aviation, de-risking a key civil aviation contract.
BRL Volatility Spikes Ahead of Expected Selic Cut to 14.00%
Currency traders eye the USD/BRL rate as the Central Bank is poised to make a 25 basis point cut to the benchmark Selic interest rate.
Brazil Central Bank Poised for 25bp Cut to 14.00% as Long-Term Selic Forecast Rises
COPOM is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25 basis points to 14.00%, even as the Focus Report shows a raised year-end 2026 rate forecast.
Speculators Hold Aggressive Net-Long Position in Soybeans, Signaling Price Risk for Brazil Agribusiness
Non-commercial traders are net-long 123,705 soybean contracts, an extreme level that exposes the market to volatility.
Police Bust Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm in Minas Gerais, Highlighting Energy Theft Risk for Utility CEMIG (CIG/CIG.A)
Brazilian authorities seized R$200k in Bitcoin mining hardware in Belo Horizonte, exposing R$60k monthly power theft from CEMIG.
B3 Operational Failure Exposes Systemic Risk Concerns Following 2.5-Hour Trading Delay
A rare 2.5-hour operational failure at the B3 stock exchange on July 31 has raised systemic risk concerns among institutional investors.
STF Resumes Sessions, Expected to Resolve Long-Pending Funrural Agro Tax Liability
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court is set to conclude the ADI 4395 ruling, potentially unfreezing billions in agro tax cases.
Usiminas Posts R$761 Million Q2 EBITDA Beat, But Non-Recurring Gains and Q3 Margin Pressure Temper Enthusiasm
Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas (USIM5) reported better-than-expected Q2 EBITDA, but analysts warn recurring profitability will fall in Q3 due to rising costs.
Usiminas 2Q26 Earnings Beat Overshadowed by Non-Recurring Gains and Sharp Cost Pressure
Brazilian steelmaker Usiminas (USIM5) reported adjusted Q2 EBITDA above expectations, but investors reacted negatively due to inflation from one-off gains and a 14% jump in cash costs.
Brazil Accelerates India Trade Pivot to Counter New US Tariffs on Brazilian Exports
Brazil is strategically expanding the Mercosur-India trade pact to mitigate the impact of new 25% Section 301 tariffs imposed by the US.
Itaú BBA Lowers Minerva (BEEF3) Recommendation, Cites Stronger Real and Operational Outlook Concerns
Itaú BBA lowered its investment recommendation and valuation for Minerva, citing macroeconomic headwinds and reduced operational visibility.
Brazilian AI Infrastructure Startup Strattum Secures $3.2M Pre-Seed for Global Expansion
Strattum, a Brazilian AI context infrastructure firm, raised $3.2 million in pre-Seed funding to pursue its goal of becoming a global 'Brazilian big tech' power.
Petrobras Jet Fuel Hike Squeezes Brazilian Airline Margins, Gol and Azul Most Exposed
State-run oil company Petrobras increased aviation kerosene (QAV) prices by 1.9%, putting immediate pressure on major airline operators Azul and Gol.
COPOM Selic Rate Cut to 14.00% Looms, Testing Brazilian Real’s Fiscal Anchor
Brazil’s Central Bank is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25bps this week, a move that could expose BRL to fiscal risk.
COPOM Poised to Deliver Fourth Consecutive Selic Rate Cut to 14.0%
Brazil's Central Bank is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25 bps on Wednesday, improving the outlook for interest-sensitive stocks.
COPOM Begins Meeting with Selic Rate Cut Expected, But Global Tensions Elevate Risk of a Hold
Brazil's Central Bank begins its two-day Selic rate meeting, with a 25 basis point cut favored but external risks suggesting a potential hold at 14.25%.
Brazil’s Trade Pivot to India Accelerates After US Imposes 37.5% Tariffs
MDIC Minister Márcio Elias Rosa began a trade mission to India to seek new markets and mitigate the impact of new US tariffs on Brazilian exports.
Accelerated Safrinha Corn Sales Support Fiagro Thesis as SNFZ11 Expands Portfolio in Mato Grosso
Brazilian farmers accelerated second-crop corn sales in July, underpinning agribusiness funds (Fiagros) like SNFZ11, which is undergoing a R$120 million quota emission.
Didi Global’s 99Pay Secures SCFI License, Intensifying Credit Battle with Nubank, Brazilian Fintechs
Didi Global-owned 99Pay received a key SCFI license from Banco Central, allowing it to raise FGC-protected deposits and expand its credit offerings against rivals like Nubank and PagSeguro.
Vale's Mixed Q2: Buyback Program Counters 35% Profit Drop and Rising Iron Ore Costs
Brazilian miner Vale reported a sharp decline in Q2 net profit, but a large new share buyback and higher-than-expected core earnings supported its B3 and NYSE shares.
Brazil’s Treasury to Shut Down Retail Bond App, Funneling Millions of Users to Financial Institution Platforms
Brazil's National Treasury is deactivating the Tesouro Direto mobile app on August 17, 2026, forcing investors to use broker platforms, a structural tailwind for custody agents like XP and BTG Pactual (BPAC11).
Brazil Weighs WTO Challenge Over EU’s Looming $1.8 Billion Meat Import Ban
Brazil is considering a WTO dispute to challenge the EU’s September 3 ban on Brazilian meat over antimicrobial control, risking major market disruption for exporters like JBS and Minerva.
Brazil Unlocks R$5.7 Billion in Budget Funds on Lower Social Security Costs, Bolstering Fiscal Credibility
Federal government releases R$5.7 billion from the blocked 2026 budget, driven by an improved mandatory expenditure forecast.
Brazilian Real Faces Critical Test as Strong Labor Data Challenges Expected Copom Rate Cut
The Brazilian Real's carry trade appeal will be tested by an expected 25bp Selic cut next week, set against a resilient labor market.
Fiagro SNFZ11 Launches R$120 Million Offering to Double Farmland Equity in Mato Grosso
SNFZ11, a Brazil agribusiness fund, is raising R$120M to acquire three new Mato Grosso farms, expanding its equity-backed portfolio to 3,800 hectares.
HGBS11 Confirms R$ 295M Capital Raise for Portfolio Expansion
Major shopping center FII HGBS11 targets up to R$ 295.2 million in its 12th share issuance, signaling aggressive portfolio expansion to professional investors.
Brazil Eyes WTO Challenge as EU’s $2.4 Billion Meat Export Ban Looms in September
Brazil is preparing a WTO challenge against the EU's ban on animal products over antimicrobial use, threatening $2.4B in annual exports.
Argentine SaaS COR Lands $30 Million to Fuel AI-Driven Expansion into Brazil Enterprise Software Market
COR, an Argentine B2B software firm, closed a $30M Series A led by FTV Capital, using the capital and its Mercado Livre founder backing to target Brazil's $22B SaaS sector.
Brazil’s EqSeed Expands Beyond Crowdfunding into Credit and Education to Build Ecosystem for Capital Access
Leading Brazilian equity crowdfunding platform EqSeed launched an education vertical, EqSeed Academy, following an earlier move into credit operations.
JBS Signs Asia Expansion Deal with South Korea’s Highland Foods, Targeting High-Value Processed Protein Market
JBS (JBSS3) signed an MoU with South Korea’s Highland Foods to boost its presence in the high-margin Asian processed protein market, pivoting away from raw commodity exports.