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Brazil’s Trade Pivot to India Accelerates After US Imposes 37.5% Tariffs
PoliticsAug 03

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.

Large Speculators Hold 113,860 Net-Long Contracts on Soybean Futures, Signaling Strong Bullish Conviction
MarketsJul 31

Large Speculators Hold 113,860 Net-Long Contracts on Soybean Futures, Signaling Strong Bullish Conviction

Non-commercial traders are heavily net-long on soybeans, signaling a firm belief in higher prices despite record Brazil output.

Vale's Mixed Q2: Buyback Program Counters 35% Profit Drop and Rising Iron Ore Costs
MarketsJul 31

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
PROTechJul 31

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).

Santander Spain Offers 15% Premium in €1.9B Exchange Offer for Santander Brasil (SANB11) Minority Shares
PROMarketsJul 31

Santander Spain Offers 15% Premium in €1.9B Exchange Offer for Santander Brasil (SANB11) Minority Shares

Santander Spain launched a voluntary tender offer for 10% of SANB11 shares, offering a 15% premium to swap them for BDRs/ADSs of the parent company.

São Paulo Court Approves Raízen's R$65 Billion Restructuring; Creditors to Convert Debt to Equity at Premium
PROMarketsJul 31

São Paulo Court Approves Raízen's R$65 Billion Restructuring; Creditors to Convert Debt to Equity at Premium

Brazil's largest-ever extrajudicial recovery plan for Raízen was approved, converting R$65.14B in debt to equity, ending uncertainty for RAIZ4 and CSAN3.

HGBS11 Opens Preference Rights Window for R$295.2 Million Follow-on Priced Above Market
InvestingJul 30

HGBS11 Opens Preference Rights Window for R$295.2 Million Follow-on Priced Above Market

Hedge Brasil Shopping FII’s 12th issuance is open to professional investors until August 7, aiming to raise R$295.2 million.

Large Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long Soybean Position, Creating Volatility Risk
MarketsJul 30

Large Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long Soybean Position, Creating Volatility Risk

Aggressive net-long positions in CBOT soybean futures by non-commercial traders present a high-volatility risk, even as Brazil forecasts record production.

Vale (VALE3) Q2 Earnings Today: Focus Shifts from Record Production to Cost Control for US$4 Billion EBITDA Target
MarketsJul 30

Vale (VALE3) Q2 Earnings Today: Focus Shifts from Record Production to Cost Control for US$4 Billion EBITDA Target

Brazilian mining giant Vale reports 2Q26 results today; market eyes cost management to determine if EBITDA hits US$4B consensus.

Ambev (ABEV3) Net Profit Jumps 24.5% on Strategic Pricing, Premiumization, Announces R$1.1 Billion Payout
MarketsJul 30

Ambev (ABEV3) Net Profit Jumps 24.5% on Strategic Pricing, Premiumization, Announces R$1.1 Billion Payout

Ambev (ABEV3) reports Q2 net profit of R$3.47 billion, up 24.5% YOY, driven by strategic pricing and strong volume in Brazil beer.

Speculative ‘Crowded Trade’ in Soybean Futures Hits 113,860 Net-Long, Posing Risk for Brazil Agro
MarketsJul 30

Speculative ‘Crowded Trade’ in Soybean Futures Hits 113,860 Net-Long, Posing Risk for Brazil Agro

Large non-commercial traders are holding a bullish 113,860 net-long position in Soybean futures, creating a crowded trade and potential volatility for Brazil's agricultural exports.

Speculators Boost Soybean Net-Long Position to Multi-Month High, Signaling Continued Agro Strength
PROMarketsJul 30

Speculators Boost Soybean Net-Long Position to Multi-Month High, Signaling Continued Agro Strength

Large non-commercial traders in soybean futures hold extreme net-long positions, pointing to sustained bullish conviction.

R$1.3 Billion El Niño Response Confirms Sectoral Shift; Utilities Poised to Gain as Logistics Face Risk
PROMarketsJul 30

R$1.3 Billion El Niño Response Confirms Sectoral Shift; Utilities Poised to Gain as Logistics Face Risk

Brazil's R$1.3 billion El Niño package signals systemic risk; investors bet on utilities like EGIE3 but short logistics and food retail.

Ibovespa Falls 1.52% as Hot US PCE Print Fuels Global Risk-Off Sentiment
PROMarketsJul 30

Ibovespa Falls 1.52% as Hot US PCE Print Fuels Global Risk-Off Sentiment

Brazil's Ibovespa and Brazilian Real weaken as surprisingly high US inflation data shifts Fed rate expectations.

EqSeed Pivots to Private Capital Ecosystem with Academy Launch, Prepares First Credit Offerings
PROTechJul 30

EqSeed Pivots to Private Capital Ecosystem with Academy Launch, Prepares First Credit Offerings

Brazilian equity crowdfunding pioneer EqSeed expands into debt financing and education, targeting the SME capital gap and fintech credit boom.

JBS Signs MOU with Highland Foods to Expand in South Korea
AgroJul 30

JBS Signs MOU with Highland Foods to Expand in South Korea

JBS has signed a strategic partnership with South Korea’s Highland Foods to expand its protein distribution in high-value Asian markets.

Ambev (ABEV3) Net Income Surges 24.5% to R$3.47 Billion, Declares New R$1.1 Billion in JCP
PROMarketsJul 30

Ambev (ABEV3) Net Income Surges 24.5% to R$3.47 Billion, Declares New R$1.1 Billion in JCP

Brewer Ambev's second-quarter net income beat market consensus, driving a new R$1.1 billion Interest on Capital payment.

Brazilian Real Powers To Top Currency Spot In 2026 As 14.25% Selic Rate Fuels Carry Trade
MarketsJul 30

Brazilian Real Powers To Top Currency Spot In 2026 As 14.25% Selic Rate Fuels Carry Trade

The Brazilian Real (BRL) is one of the world's best-performing currencies in 2026, driven by a high 14.25% Selic rate.

ANEEL Ruling Clears Path for Eneva (ENEV3) to Add 791 MW in Brazil Energy Auction Contracts
MarketsJul 30

ANEEL Ruling Clears Path for Eneva (ENEV3) to Add 791 MW in Brazil Energy Auction Contracts

Regulator's recommendation to deny a key appeal could award Eneva an additional 791 MW of contracted capacity from the March 2026 auction.

Moderating Labor Market Reinforces Bets for Copom to Cut Selic Rate to 14.00%
PROMarketsJul 30

Moderating Labor Market Reinforces Bets for Copom to Cut Selic Rate to 14.00%

Easing job creation, combined with benign inflation just above target, solidifies expectations for a 25bp cut.

Ambev (ABEV3) Reports Q2 Net Income Surge, Confirms R$1.1 Billion in JCP Payouts
MarketsJul 30

Ambev (ABEV3) Reports Q2 Net Income Surge, Confirms R$1.1 Billion in JCP Payouts

Brazilian beverage giant Ambev (ABEV) blew past expectations in Q2 2026, posting a 24.5% jump in net income driven by volume and pricing.

Brazil’s Foreign Exchange Flow Swings to $1.07 Billion Deficit, Pressuring Brazilian Real (BRL)
PROCurrenciesJul 30

Brazil’s Foreign Exchange Flow Swings to $1.07 Billion Deficit, Pressuring Brazilian Real (BRL)

Brazil recorded a net negative foreign exchange flow of US$1.065 billion in July, reversing a recent surplus and signaling fresh capital flight.

Speculators Stack Net-Long Position in Soybean Futures as Brazil's Agribusiness Watches Closely
PROMarketsJul 30

Speculators Stack Net-Long Position in Soybean Futures as Brazil's Agribusiness Watches Closely

Large speculators have built a net-long position of 113,860 soybean futures contracts, positioning Brazil's key agro sector for potential volatility.

Shopping Center FII HGBS11 Launches R$295.2M Raise Priced at NAV for Professional Investors
InvestingJul 30

Shopping Center FII HGBS11 Launches R$295.2M Raise Priced at NAV for Professional Investors

Hedge Brasil Shopping FII (HGBS11) is raising up to R$295.2 million from professional investors, pricing the issue at its Net Asset Value following a major asset sale.

Motiva (MOTV3) Beats Consensus with 67% Profit Jump as Bradesco BBI Acquires 14% Stake
MarketsJul 30

Motiva (MOTV3) Beats Consensus with 67% Profit Jump as Bradesco BBI Acquires 14% Stake

Infrastructure operator Motiva (MOTV3) reported Q2'26 adjusted net income of R$663 million and Bradesco BBI acquired a 14.86% stake.

Fed Dissent and 18-Year US Yield High Pressure IBOV, Brazilian Rates
MarketsJul 30

Fed Dissent and 18-Year US Yield High Pressure IBOV, Brazilian Rates

Ibovespa fell 1.52% as a rare three-member Fed dissent and a surge in the 30-year US Treasury yield signaled rising global term premium.

Santander Brasil Q2 Profit Drops 17.6% on Provision Surge, Pulling Down Brazil Bank Stocks
MarketsJul 30

Santander Brasil Q2 Profit Drops 17.6% on Provision Surge, Pulling Down Brazil Bank Stocks

Santander Brasil (SANB11) missed Q2 consensus with R$3.01B net income as loan-loss provisions spiked 20.6%, signaling broad credit risk.

High US Long-Term Rates Crimp Brazilian Real Strength Despite Post-Fed Rally
CurrenciesJul 30

High US Long-Term Rates Crimp Brazilian Real Strength Despite Post-Fed Rally

Elevated US 10-year Treasury yields at 4.70% are placing fundamental pressure on the BRL, threatening to unwind recent gains against the US Dollar.

Soybean Speculators Maintain Massive Net-Long Stance, Signaling Price Confidence for Brazilian Agribusiness
PROMarketsJul 29

Soybean Speculators Maintain Massive Net-Long Stance, Signaling Price Confidence for Brazilian Agribusiness

Managed money has held a net-long position of over 175,000 contracts in soybean futures, a historic bet on rising prices.

BNDES Commits R$20 Billion to Fleet Renewal, Boosting Brazil ETF
MarketsJul 29

BNDES Commits R$20 Billion to Fleet Renewal, Boosting Brazil ETF

BNDES approves R$20 billion under its 'BNDES Mais Mobilidade' program to modernize heavy vehicles, boosting the Brazil ETF (EWZ) and industrial ADRs.