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Lula Administration Escalates Trade Tensions With US, Invokes New Reciprocity Law Against Tariffs
Brazil formally triggered its Economic Reciprocity Law in response to high US tariffs, escalating US-Brazil trade friction.
High-Yield Fixed Income ETFs on B3 Offer Liquid Access to Brazil's Selic Rate
New Fixed Income ETFs in Brazil, tracking the high-yielding CDI/Selic rate, provide foreign investors with a liquid and tax-transparent route to the country's carry trade.
CADE Clears OceanPact-CBO Merger, Creating Brazil’s Second-Largest Offshore Marine Services Giant
Brazil's antitrust regulator approved the OceanPact and CBO merger, forming a 73-vessel company poised to capture larger oil and gas contracts.
Brazil’s Domestic Cattle Price Holds Firm Despite Sharp Drop in China Beef Export Volume
Resilient domestic cattle prices in Brazil are supported by premium international sales and surging US demand, offsetting a 16.83% export volume drop driven by China.
Petrobras Confirms Hydrocarbon Presence in Highly-Contested Amapá Offshore Block
State-run Petrobras announced a major find in the Equatorial Margin, a key region for Brazil's future oil reserves.
Lula Escalates US Diplomatic Row After Ambassador's Visa Revocation, Citing Election Interference
US revocation of Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti's visa is now central to Brazil's election-year feud with the Trump administration.
Brazil Activates New 'Trade War' Law in Response to Escalating U.S. Tariffs
Brazil is formally initiating a process under its Economic Reciprocity Law to retaliate against new U.S. Section 301 tariffs.
Brazil Congress Approves Sweeping Fuel Tax Relief, Linking Fiscal Health to Oil Windfall
Brazil's legislature approved a major fuel tax cut, offsetting revenue loss with increased oil royalties to fight inflation.
Brazil Formally Invokes Reciprocity Law to Challenge US Tariffs on Grounds of Sovereignty
Brazil has activated a new economic retaliation law against significant US tariffs, citing American interference with its Pix payment system and judiciary.
Trade Surplus Shields Brazilian Real as Financial Outflow Signals Investor Caution
Brazil's foreign exchange flow remained positive in early August, but a small financial outflow was offset by a massive trade surplus.
Brazil’s Antitrust Regulator Clears OceanPact-CBO Merger, Creating Offshore Services Giant
Brazil's competition authority approved the merger of OceanPact and CBO, paving the way for a dominant player in the country's critical offshore oil and gas support market.
Brazil’s Steel Giant Gerdau Pivots to Data Centers, Renewables to Rebalance Local Business
Gerdau is undertaking a decade-long strategy to reposition its Brazil operations in high-growth infrastructure, offsetting the challenge of cheap steel imports.
Brazil’s Agribusiness Chiefs Deliver Long-Term Strategic Roadmap to Vice-President Alckmin
ABAG delivered a comprehensive policy agenda to the government, positioning agribusiness as a state policy and pushing for 'biocompetitiveness.'
China Joins Brazil's WTO Challenge Against US Tariffs Up to 37.5%
Beijing officially joins consultations, citing commercial interest in Brazil's WTO case against US Section 301 tariffs.
Super El Niño Forecast Splits Brazil’s Agribusiness, Creating Regional Input Arbitrage
Strong climate forecasts for the 2026/27 crop point to a severe North-South divide in Brazil, triggering a major arbitrage opportunity in agricultural inputs.
Casas Bahia Q2 Earnings to Test if R$ 7.7 Billion Debt Restructuring Can Offset Net Loss
Brazilian retailer Grupo Casas Bahia (BHIA3) reports Q2 earnings, with focus on whether financial expense savings can finally outweigh strong operational gains.
Brazil's Central Bank Imposes 24-Hour Lock on Large Crypto Transfers to Stem Fraud
New BCB rule mandates a 24-hour hold on virtual asset transfers over US$10,000 to foreign exchanges or self-custody wallets, creating friction for high-value crypto capital flight.
High-Risk Cost Models Threaten Brazil’s Free Energy Market Price Promise for Residential Consumers
Brazil's 2028 residential energy market opening may not cut tariffs as expected due to costly risk models and thermal plant use.
Brazil’s Beef Contraction Expected to Fuel Record Growth for Poultry, Pork Producers
Brazil’s cattle cycle reversion, dropping beef output by 3.5% in 2026, is set to accelerate the shift to cheaper proteins, boosting major processors JBS and MBRF.
Porto Seguro’s ROAE Falls as R$867 Million Credit Loss Surge in Porto Bank Mars Strong Revenue Growth
PSSA3 reported a mixed Q2 2026, with a 66.7% surge in credit losses from its Porto Bank unit offsetting 10.4% total revenue growth.
Brazil Agribusiness GDP Contracts 2.01% in Q1 as Falling Commodity Prices Erode Record Harvest Value
Brazil's Agribusiness GDP (PIB do Agronegócio) shrank in Q1, driven by price declines that offset volume gains, squeezing farmer margins.
US Tariffs Trigger 5% Export Drop, Prompting R$18.5 Billion BNDES Rescue
New US tariffs caused a $200M export drop in July, forcing Brasília to deploy a major R$18.5B financing package via BNDES.
US Tariff Hike Pushes Brazilian Exports to Historical Low, Accelerating Pivot to China
Brazilian exports to the US fell 13% to US$17.4 billion in H1 2026 after new 25% tariffs, dropping the US share of Brazil's trade to a 29-year low.
US Tariffs Deepen Structural Headwind as Brazilian Exports to US Drop 12.2%
Trade data shows US imports from Brazil fell 12.2% year-to-date, with the new 25% tariff targeting manufactured goods like WEG and pressuring the Real.
Brazil’s Export Map Reorients as US Tariffs Drive Trade Diversion to Asia, EU
One year after the US 'tarifaço,' Brazilian exporters are successfully pivoting to Asian and European markets, reshaping trade flows.
Lula Launches R$18.5 Billion BNDES Credit Line to Shield Key Exporters from US Tariffs and Geopolitical Risk
Brazil’s government announced the R$18.5 billion Plano Brasil Soberano 3, offering state-backed credit to strategic sectors hit by US tariffs.
Lula Creates Council to Fast-Track R$18.5 Billion BNDES Credit for Tariff-Hit Industries
President Lula established a new council to expedite R$18.5 billion in subsidized BNDES financing for sectors including steel and auto, facing US tariffs.
Brazilian Beef Production Seen Dropping 4.8% as China Quotas, EU Bans Tighten Meatpacker Outlook
Brazilian Beef Production is forecast to fall to 40 million head in 2026, driven by protectionist tariffs in China and new EU sanitary restrictions.
BTG Pactual Adds OceanPact (OPCT3) to Small-Cap Portfolio on Strong Q2 Outlook and CBO Merger Catalyst
BTG Pactual has added offshore services provider OceanPact (OPCT3) to its small-cap portfolio, citing Q2 earnings expectations and the CBO merger.
EU Veto on Brazilian Protein Starts Sept. 3, Putting US$2 Billion in Exports at Risk; Two-Year Recovery Seen for Beef
The EU formalized a ban on Brazilian animal proteins effective September 3rd, threatening up to $2 billion in annual exports.