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BRL Holds Steady Near 5.08 as Lula Launches BRL 18.5B Exporter Shield
CurrenciesJul 24

BRL Holds Steady Near 5.08 as Lula Launches BRL 18.5B Exporter Shield

The Brazilian real stabilized near 5.08 per USD as President Lula unveiled an 18.5 billion reais exporter shield to counter new 25% US tariffs.

US Imposes Forced Labor Tariffs on Brazil, Stacking Duties to 37.5%
PROPoliticsJul 24

US Imposes Forced Labor Tariffs on Brazil, Stacking Duties to 37.5%

The U.S. has finalized a 12.5% forced labor tariff on Brazil under Section 301, stacking cumulative duties to 37.5% on key industrial and consumer exports.

Bradesco's Inovabra Adds 44 Startups as Corporate Demand Surges
TechJul 24

Bradesco's Inovabra Adds 44 Startups as Corporate Demand Surges

Bradesco's Inovabra hub expands in H1 2026 with 44 new startups and major corporate partners, signaling strong demand for AI and enterprise tech in Brazil.

Brazil Small Caps Liquidity Surges as Large Caps Bleed Volume
PROSmall CapsJul 24

Brazil Small Caps Liquidity Surges as Large Caps Bleed Volume

B3 trading dynamics show a structural shift as the Brazilian Small Cap Index gains liquidity while large-cap equities experience a volume contraction.

Brazilian Real Outperforms Global Peers on Surging Energy Demand
CurrenciesJul 24

Brazilian Real Outperforms Global Peers on Surging Energy Demand

The Brazilian real decouples from emerging market trends as rising crude exports to China and global energy demand bolster the country's trade balance.

Brazil Beef Escapes New US Tariffs, Securing Export Edge
AgroJul 24

Brazil Beef Escapes New US Tariffs, Securing Export Edge

The USTR officially excluded Brazilian beef and leather from its new 12.5% tariff, preserving a high-margin trade route amid tight US beef supplies.

US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Exporters, Reshaping Stock Risk Profiles
PROMarketsJul 24

US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Exporters, Reshaping Stock Risk Profiles

New U.S. tariffs of up to 37.5% on key Brazilian exports hit corporate revenues, shifting risk profiles for B3 stocks and the Ibovespa today.

China Food Autonomy Plan Threatens Brazil Soy and Beef Dominance
PROAgroJul 23

China Food Autonomy Plan Threatens Brazil Soy and Beef Dominance

Beijing's 15th Five-Year Plan targets a 25% cut in soy imports by 2030, presenting a long-term structural risk for Brazil agribusiness and key exporters.

China Soy Autonomy Goals Pose Long-Term Threat to Brazil Agribusiness
AgroJul 23

China Soy Autonomy Goals Pose Long-Term Threat to Brazil Agribusiness

China's 15th Five-Year Plan targets agricultural self-sufficiency and synthetic proteins, threatening to cut soy imports by 25% and impact Brazilian exporters.

Brazil's Clean Energy Growth Drives Record Liquidity for SNEL11 FII
InvestingJul 23

Brazil's Clean Energy Growth Drives Record Liquidity for SNEL11 FII

Brazil's renewable energy expansion fuels record secondary market trading and a major capital raise for solar-focused infrastructure fund SNEL11 on the B3.

Brazil Agribusiness Closes In on US as Top Global Exporter
AgroJul 23

Brazil Agribusiness Closes In on US as Top Global Exporter

Brazil's agricultural exports hit a record $169 billion in 2025, narrowing the gap with the U.S. to just $2 billion as global trade flows shift.

Congress Ratifies Mercosur-EU Deal to Unlock Brazil Agribusiness
AgroJul 23

Congress Ratifies Mercosur-EU Deal to Unlock Brazil Agribusiness

Brazil's Congress has ratified the Mercosur-EU interim trade agreement, paving the way for tariff-free agricultural exports and boosting long-term outlooks.

US 25% Tariff Takes Effect but Brazil Agro Secures Key Exemptions
AgroJul 23

US 25% Tariff Takes Effect but Brazil Agro Secures Key Exemptions

The new US 25% tariff on Brazilian imports took effect July 22, but key agricultural exports secured exemptions, protecting 63% of Brazil's agro trade.

BCB Modernizes FX Rules to Expand Foreign Currency Accounts
CurrenciesJul 23

BCB Modernizes FX Rules to Expand Foreign Currency Accounts

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) officially expanded access to foreign currency accounts, slashing cross-border transaction costs for global investors.

US 25% Tariffs Threaten $4.6B in Brazil Ag Exports
PROAgroJul 23

US 25% Tariffs Threaten $4.6B in Brazil Ag Exports

A newly active 25% US tariff under Section 301 hits 36.5% of Brazil's agricultural exports, forcing producers to reroute supply chains.

Soybean Speculators Stay Net-Long as Weather Risks Rise
PROMarketsJul 23

Soybean Speculators Stay Net-Long as Weather Risks Rise

Large non-commercial traders hold a strong net-long position in soybeans as Midwest heat and robust export demand support the agricultural market.

XP Enters Acquirer Market to Challenge Fintechs and Banks
TechJul 23

XP Enters Acquirer Market to Challenge Fintechs and Banks

XP launches 'XP Empresas Pay' and a Visa Infinite corporate card targeting PMEs, directly challenging established Brazilian acquirers and digital banks.

Mercado Libre Targets Chile for In-House Pharmacy Expansion
MarketsJul 23

Mercado Libre Targets Chile for In-House Pharmacy Expansion

Mercado Libre (MELI) is pitching an online-only, in-house pharmacy model to Chile, aiming to transition into a direct 1P medicine retailer.

Mercado Libre Eyes In-House Pharmacy Expansion in Chile
Small CapsJul 23

Mercado Libre Eyes In-House Pharmacy Expansion in Chile

Mercado Libre seeks regulatory approval for an online-only pharmacy model in Chile, threatening traditional Latin American retail drugstores.

XP Enters Brazil Acquiring Market to Challenge Fintechs
TechJul 23

XP Enters Brazil Acquiring Market to Challenge Fintechs

XP launches payment processing and corporate credit cards for SMEs, targeting Brazil's R$4 trillion acquiring market and challenging Stone and PagSeguro.

US-Brazil Trade War Escalates: 25% Tariffs Hit B3 Stocks
PoliticsJul 23

US-Brazil Trade War Escalates: 25% Tariffs Hit B3 Stocks

US imposes 25% tariffs on $7.4B of Brazilian exports over Pix dispute; President Lula counters with an R$18.5B credit line, rattling the USD/BRL.

US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Exports; Lula Unveils $3.66B Aid
MarketsJul 23

US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Exports; Lula Unveils $3.66B Aid

US imposes 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, prompting President Lula to counter with a $3.66 billion credit package to shield key domestic industries.

Engie Eyes Multi-Billion Real Hydro Concession Extensions
PROMarketsJul 23

Engie Eyes Multi-Billion Real Hydro Concession Extensions

Engie Brasil plans upfront payments to secure 30-year extensions on expiring hydro concessions, altering long-term cash flows and dividend outlooks.

Brazil ETF Investors Eye Clean Energy Boom as SNEL11 Scales Up
InvestingJul 23

Brazil ETF Investors Eye Clean Energy Boom as SNEL11 Scales Up

Brazil's clean energy FII SNEL11 launches a major capital raise to expand its solar portfolio, highlighting growing green infrastructure opportunities.

US Terrorist Designations of PCC and CV Trigger Bank Risks
PROPoliticsJul 23

US Terrorist Designations of PCC and CV Trigger Bank Risks

The U.S. designation of Brazil's PCC and CV as Foreign Terrorist Organizations exposes dollar-clearing banks to severe material-support compliance risks.

Nubank CEO David Vélez Joins OpenAI Board Ahead of Expected IPO
TechJul 23

Nubank CEO David Vélez Joins OpenAI Board Ahead of Expected IPO

OpenAI appoints Nubank CEO David Vélez to its boards, adding crucial fintech and governance pedigree as the AI giant prepares for a potential 2027 IPO.

Brazil Deploys $3.66B Credit Package to Shield Exporters from US Tariffs
PROCurrenciesJul 23

Brazil Deploys $3.66B Credit Package to Shield Exporters from US Tariffs

Brazil launched an 18.5 billion reais ($3.66 billion) credit package to support exporters hit by new 25% US tariffs and protect the Brazilian real.

Lula Counters US Tariffs With R$18.5B Brazil Credit Line
PoliticsJul 23

Lula Counters US Tariffs With R$18.5B Brazil Credit Line

Brazil launches an R$18.5 billion ($3.65 billion) sovereign credit line to protect exporters from 25% US tariffs, risking fiscal strain and higher yields.

JBS Raises R$ 400 Million to Boost Biodiesel Infrastructure
InvestingJul 22

JBS Raises R$ 400 Million to Boost Biodiesel Infrastructure

JBS issues R$ 400 million in tax-exempt green debentures to expand Brazilian biodiesel plants and upgrade port logistics, benefiting regional agro-land funds.

US Tariff on Brazilian Goods Takes Effect, Threatening USD BRL
CurrenciesJul 22

US Tariff on Brazilian Goods Takes Effect, Threatening USD BRL

A 25% US tariff on Brazilian exports takes effect July 22, 2026, threatening trade inflows and putting upward pressure on the USD/BRL exchange rate.