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Sabesp-EMAE Merger Vote Proceeds July 30 Despite Legal Challenge, Confirming Post-Privatization Momentum
MarketsJul 28

Sabesp-EMAE Merger Vote Proceeds July 30 Despite Legal Challenge, Confirming Post-Privatization Momentum

Sabesp and EMAE confirmed their EGMs will proceed on July 30 to vote on the merger, pushing back on a minority shareholder's legal challenge.

Robust US$9 Billion FDI Inflow Fully Funds Brazil’s Current Account Deficit, Bolstering BRL Stability
MarketsJul 28

Robust US$9 Billion FDI Inflow Fully Funds Brazil’s Current Account Deficit, Bolstering BRL Stability

Brazil’s June FDI of US$9.075 billion far exceeded forecasts, more than covering the US$2.33 billion current account deficit.

Brazil Treasury Pivots Bond Strategy to Avoid Locking in Record High Real Yields
PROMarketsJul 28

Brazil Treasury Pivots Bond Strategy to Avoid Locking in Record High Real Yields

Brazil's National Treasury is cutting NTN-B supply, prioritizing LFTs after real yields soared, signaling official concern over high borrowing costs.

Sabesp and EMAE to Proceed with July 30 EGM Despite Opposition
MarketsJul 28

Sabesp and EMAE to Proceed with July 30 EGM Despite Opposition

Sabesp and EMAE confirm their July 30 EGMs to vote on EMAE's incorporation will proceed despite minority shareholder lawsuits and a CVM postponement request.

Brazil NTN-B Demand Hits 20-Year Low on Fiscal Risks
MarketsJul 28

Brazil NTN-B Demand Hits 20-Year Low on Fiscal Risks

Institutional demand for Brazil's inflation-linked NTN-B bonds has collapsed to a 20-year low, pushing secondary market yields above IPCA + 8%.

Petrobras Q2 Production Report Set to Preview Earnings Today
MarketsJul 28

Petrobras Q2 Production Report Set to Preview Earnings Today

Petrobras releases its Q2 2026 production and sales report today, providing a critical operational preview ahead of its August 6 financial results.

Sabesp and EMAE Confirm Merger EGM Despite Shareholder Challenge
MarketsJul 28

Sabesp and EMAE Confirm Merger EGM Despite Shareholder Challenge

Sabesp and EMAE will proceed with their July 30 EGMs to vote on the share merger, overcoming a postponement request to the CVM and a minority lawsuit.

FDI Surge of $9.08B Cushions Brazil Current Account Deficit
MarketsJul 28

FDI Surge of $9.08B Cushions Brazil Current Account Deficit

Brazil's June 2026 current account deficit narrowed to $2.33 billion as foreign direct investment surged to $9.075 billion, beating market expectations.

Brazil NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low on Fiscal Fears
PROMarketsJul 28

Brazil NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low on Fiscal Fears

Brazil's National Treasury sees inflation-linked NTN-B bond issuance plunge to a 20-year low as fiscal risks push real interest rates above 8%.

USD BRL Eases as Brazil Mid-July Inflation Cools to 0.06%
CurrenciesJul 28

USD BRL Eases as Brazil Mid-July Inflation Cools to 0.06%

Brazil's IPCA-15 mid-July inflation slowed to 0.06%, dragging the annual rate to 4.52% as markets await the next Copom decision on the Selic rate.

Petrobras Q2 Production Report Set for Release After Market Close
MarketsJul 28

Petrobras Q2 Production Report Set for Release After Market Close

Petrobras will release its Q2 2026 production and sales report today, setting the tone for PBR stock and the Brazil stock market ahead of August earnings.

Structural Support: Strong $9.1 Billion FDI Inflow Shields Brazilian Real from Current Account Deficit
MarketsJul 28

Structural Support: Strong $9.1 Billion FDI Inflow Shields Brazilian Real from Current Account Deficit

Brazil's June Foreign Direct Investment of $9.075B heavily covered the $2.33B current account deficit, underpinning BRL stability.

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.

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.

Brazil’s Treasury Seeks $35 Billion Foreign Debt Expansion as Domestic NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low
PROMarketsJul 28

Brazil’s Treasury Seeks $35 Billion Foreign Debt Expansion as Domestic NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low

Structural shift in Brazil's debt management forces Treasury to seek a higher foreign debt ceiling after domestic NTN-B demand collapses.

GARE11 Details R$1.27 Billion Deployment Strategy, Confirms 2026 Dividend Guidance
InvestingJul 28

GARE11 Details R$1.27 Billion Deployment Strategy, Confirms 2026 Dividend Guidance

One of Brazil's largest FIIs, GARE11, outlined the deployment of R$1.27B from its 7th issuance, expanding net equity and maintaining income targets.

IFIX Retreats as Real Estate Funds ITIP11 and INRD11 Vote for Liquidation
PROMarketsJul 28

IFIX Retreats as Real Estate Funds ITIP11 and INRD11 Vote for Liquidation

IFIX fell 0.18% Monday as Inter Asset FIIs ITIP11 and INRD11 approved liquidation, signaling consolidation pressure in Brazil's real estate sector.

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.

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.

Hapvida Targets Higher Margin with NotreDame Saúde Premium Launch
MarketsJul 28

Hapvida Targets Higher Margin with NotreDame Saúde Premium Launch

Hapvida (HAPV3) is launching a premium health plan in August under the NotreDame Saúde brand, aiming for margin expansion.

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.

Treasury Shifts Funding Strategy as NTN-B Issuance Hits Decades-Worst Domestic Demand
PROMarketsJul 28

Treasury Shifts Funding Strategy as NTN-B Issuance Hits Decades-Worst Domestic Demand

Brazil's Treasury seeks a major external debt mandate shift after inflation-linked bond demand collapses due to tax arbitrage.

Hapvida (HAPV3) Pivots to Premium Segment with August Launch of 'NotreDame Saúde'
PROMarketsJul 28

Hapvida (HAPV3) Pivots to Premium Segment with August Launch of 'NotreDame Saúde'

Brazil's Hapvida (HAPV3) is launching a premium health plan brand, 'NotreDame Saúde,' to target higher-margin clients and boost Average Ticket Per User.

Hapvida (HAPV3) Launches Premium 'NotreDame Saúde' Line, Pivoting From Verticalized Model
PROMarketsJul 28

Hapvida (HAPV3) Launches Premium 'NotreDame Saúde' Line, Pivoting From Verticalized Model

Hapvida's new premium plan targets high-income segment, offering access to top-tier hospitals like Einstein and Sírio-Libanês, breaking its traditional model.

Brazil Real Yields Hit 20-Year High Amid Debt Auction Struggle
PROMarketsJul 28

Brazil Real Yields Hit 20-Year High Amid Debt Auction Struggle

Brazil's Treasury faces severe demand issues for inflation-linked NTN-B bonds, pushing real yields to historic highs and threatening fiscal stability.

Speculators Drive Soy Net-Long Position to Multi-Year High Despite Record Brazil Harvest Outlook
PROMarketsJul 28

Speculators Drive Soy Net-Long Position to Multi-Year High Despite Record Brazil Harvest Outlook

Big speculators pushed their net long position on CBOT soybeans to 175,646 contracts, signaling bullish sentiment for the commodity.

Brazil Soybean Belt Dryness Threatens Early 2026/27 Crop Cycle
PROAgroJul 28

Brazil Soybean Belt Dryness Threatens Early 2026/27 Crop Cycle

Early dry spells in Mato Grosso and Paraná raise crop-stress risks for Brazil's upcoming 2026/27 soybean cycle, impacting global grain markets and Brazil agribusiness.

WEG Analyst Rating Upgraded on International Expansion, AI Demand Forecasts
MarketsJul 28

WEG Analyst Rating Upgraded on International Expansion, AI Demand Forecasts

Brazilian industrial WEG (WEGE3) saw its analyst rating raised by major firms, who cited AI-driven data center demand and global capex cycle.

Brazil Treasury Pushes Foreign Funding as NTN-B Sales Hit 20-Year Low
MarketsJul 28

Brazil Treasury Pushes Foreign Funding as NTN-B Sales Hit 20-Year Low

Brazil's Treasury seeks Senate approval to raise external debt limits as domestic NTN-B sales hit 20-year lows due to competition from tax-exempt private debt.