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Brazil Central Bank Expands Foreign Currency Account Access
BCB Resolution No. 575 modernizes foreign exchange rules, allowing exporters and foreign-backed firms to hold direct foreign currency accounts in Brazil.
Foxbit Rebrands B2B Arm Amid Recent 41% Stablecoin Surge
Foxbit rebrands its B2B division to Foxbit Infra after capturing 41% of Brazil's digital dollar trading volume over a recent two-week period.
Brazil FII Investor Base Hits 3.25 Million Mark
Brazil's real estate fund (FII) investor base reached 3.25 million in mid-2026, driven by retail demand despite high Selic interest rates.
Bolsa Familia July Payouts Begin Amid Fiscal Deficit Concerns
Brazil kicks off its July Bolsa Familia payments as the Selic rate sits at 14.25% and fiscal concerns continue to influence the Ibovespa and USD/BRL.
US Tariff Hike Hits 36.5% of Brazil Ag Exports Starting July 22
A 25% US tariff starting July 22 will hit $4.6 billion of Brazil's agricultural exports, forcing trade shifts for sugar, wood, and grain producers.
US Tariffs on Brazil Threaten to Weaken Real, Disrupting Trade Inflows
A newly announced 25% US tariff on Brazilian imports, effective July 22, 2026, threatens to curb trade inflows and pressure the Brazilian real (USD/BRL).
US Tariffs Strike Brazil: São Paulo and Santa Catarina Face 52% of Hit
New 25% US import tariffs target $7.2B in Brazilian exports, hitting industrial hubs São Paulo and Santa Catarina hardest as ApexBrasil deploys R$ 130M.
Brazil Hikes Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Pressuring BRL Outlook
Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, pushing consumer prices further above target and prompting banks to forecast a weaker Real.
Brazil Beef Exports Face September EU Ban Over Antimicrobial Rules
Brazil's exclusion from the EU's authorized meat exporter list threatens to halt bovine shipments by September 3, 2026, forcing meatpackers to pivot.
US-Brazil Trade Tensions Escalate Over Section 301 Tariffs
Brazil warns of reciprocal trade measures as the US moves forward with 25% tariffs on agricultural, industrial, and aviation exports.
Ibovespa Plummets Over 1% on New 25% US Tariff
Brazil's Ibovespa index slid 1.24% to 173,825 points and the US dollar rose to R$ 5.10 as Washington confirmed a 25% tariff on Brazilian exports.
US Tariffs on Brazil Pressure Real as Trade Surplus Risks Shrink
The U.S. has finalized a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports under Section 301, threatening Brazil's trade surplus and sending the USD/BRL rate toward 5.10.
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazil, Spares Beef and Orange Juice
The U.S. Trade Representative finalized a 25% Section 301 tariff on Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, while exempting key beef and orange juice sectors.
Brazilian Soy Prices Rise as Strong Premiums and Dollar Offset Chicago
Firm port premiums and a rising USD/BRL exchange rate bolster local Brazilian soybean prices, supporting margins for agricultural giants like SLC Agricola (SLCE3).
Lula Pulls Ahead in 2026 Polls as US Tariffs Ignite Campaign
President Lula widens his lead over Flávio Bolsonaro to 45%-37% in a new Quaest poll, as a US tariff dispute reshapes Brazil's 2026 election outlook.
Rabobank Forecasts Brazilian Real Weakness on Narrowing Yields
Rabobank projects the US Dollar to rise to 5.35 Reals by the end of 2026 as narrowing interest rate differentials and fiscal worries pressure the currency.
Dry spell in Brazil's soybean belt raises crop-stress risks
Prolonged dry spells in Brazil's key soybean regions, including Mato Grosso and Bahia, threaten to delay planting and tighten global supplies.
Ibovespa Drops 1.24% as US Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazil
Brazil's Ibovespa fell 1.24% to 173,825.27 points on July 16, 2026, after the US announced a 25% tariff on Brazilian goods, driving the USD/BRL toward R$ 5.10.
BRL Under Pressure as US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil
The US is slapping 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports, threatening to squeeze Brazil's trade surplus and halting the Real's strong 2026 momentum.
Lula Prepares Tough Patent Retaliation Over U.S. Tariffs
Brazil is readying countermeasures under its Reciprocity Law to target U.S. agricultural seed and pharmaceutical patents, bypassing direct import tariffs.
US Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil; Lula Vows Retaliation
The US will impose 25% tariffs on Brazilian imports on July 22, 2026, prompting President Lula to prepare retaliatory intellectual property sanctions.
Brazil Soybean Belt Dryness Raises Crop-Stress Risks
Severe dry spells across major Brazilian soybean regions like Sorriso and Rio Verde are fueling supply concerns and threatening crop yields.
Brazilian Real Hits Strongest Level in Over Three Weeks Near 5.09
The Brazilian Real strengthened past 5.11 to 5.09 per USD on July 16, 2026, driven by a cooling domestic inflation print and a softening US dollar.
Braskem Debt Ratings Cut to Default Following Court Ruling
S&P and Fitch downgraded Braskem to default levels after a São Paulo court suspended its debt payments, warning secondary market bondholders of restructuring risks.
Brazil Enacts MP 1,376 to Restructure R$ 100 Billion in Farm Debt
Brazil's federal government has published MP 1,376 to renegotiate up to R$ 100 billion in rural debt, averting a major fiscal risk for agricultural lenders.
US Imposes 25% Tariff on Brazil but Spares Key Commodities
The USTR finalized a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports starting July 22, 2026, under Section 301, while exempting major food commodities like coffee and beef.
Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Squeezing Real
Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, threatening the real's yield advantage and putting pressure on the central bank.
US Section 301 Tariff Decision Looming Over Brazil Ethanol
A critical July 15 USTR deadline on proposed 25% tariffs threatens $9.5 billion in Brazilian exports, potentially pushing total US ethanol duties to 37.5%.
Brazil Targets Stablecoin Arbitrage With 24-Hour Hold Rule
The Banco Central do Brasil proposes a 24-hour hold on stablecoin transfers over $10,000, disrupting cheap cross-border remittance channels.
Brazilian Real strengthens past 5.10 as US inflation cools
The Brazilian Real rallied below 5.10 per US dollar as cooling US CPI data eased Federal Reserve rate hike fears and boosted emerging market currencies.