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New US Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Threaten USD/BRL Volatility
CurrenciesJul 28

New US Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Threaten USD/BRL Volatility

A new 25% US tariff on Brazilian imports pushes total rates to 37.5%, driving USD/BRL volatility and threatening the Brazilian real's recent bullish momentum.

Bolsonaro Camp Leads Lula in Highly Polarized Rio de Janeiro Poll, Signaling Persistent Political Risk
PoliticsJul 27

Bolsonaro Camp Leads Lula in Highly Polarized Rio de Janeiro Poll, Signaling Persistent Political Risk

A Quaest/Genial poll in Rio de Janeiro shows Flávio Bolsonaro with 38% to Lula’s 35% in a run-off, highlighting deep political division.

Q2 Earnings Preview: Analysts Predict Robust Profit Growth Led by O&G, Resilient Domestic Stocks
MarketsJul 27

Q2 Earnings Preview: Analysts Predict Robust Profit Growth Led by O&G, Resilient Domestic Stocks

Brazilian Q2 earnings season is forecast to show profit growth for commodities and select retail despite high Selic rate.

Petrobras Names William Vella Nozaki Interim Energy Transition Chief, Signaling Continuity
MarketsJul 27

Petrobras Names William Vella Nozaki Interim Energy Transition Chief, Signaling Continuity

State-owned oil giant Petrobras has named William Vella Nozaki as interim DTEN, effective August 1, maintaining focus on its ESG strategy.

Analysts Flag PETR4, Multiplan (MULT3) as Top Q2 Earnings Plays Despite Ibovespa Dip
MarketsJul 27

Analysts Flag PETR4, Multiplan (MULT3) as Top Q2 Earnings Plays Despite Ibovespa Dip

Analysts highlight Petrobras (PETR4) and Multiplan (MULT3) for potential Q2 earnings strength, driven by refining margins and strong sales despite market weakness.

Petrobras Appoints FUP-Linked William Nozaki as Interim Energy Transition Director; PETR4 Drops 1.72%
MarketsJul 27

Petrobras Appoints FUP-Linked William Nozaki as Interim Energy Transition Director; PETR4 Drops 1.72%

Petrobras named William Nozaki interim Director of Energy Transition, signaling focus on a state-led social agenda.

Oil Price Plunge Fails to Buoy Ibovespa as PETR4 Drags Index Down
MarketsJul 27

Oil Price Plunge Fails to Buoy Ibovespa as PETR4 Drags Index Down

Crude prices tumble nearly 6% on US-Iran geopolitical pause, easing Brazil inflation fears; Ibovespa falls 1.52% as Petrobras stock is hit.

Oil Plunge Unwinds War Premium, Sending Petrobras (PETR4) Down 1.72%
MarketsJul 27

Oil Plunge Unwinds War Premium, Sending Petrobras (PETR4) Down 1.72%

Petrobras stock falls as Brent crude plunges nearly 7% following a US-Iran truce, pressuring valuations.

Ibovespa Falls 1.52% as Oil Plunge from U.S.-Iran Truce Overwhelms Risk-On Real Strength
MarketsJul 27

Ibovespa Falls 1.52% as Oil Plunge from U.S.-Iran Truce Overwhelms Risk-On Real Strength

Brazil's Ibovespa fell on Monday as Petrobras losses from a global oil price drop negated the boost from a stronger Brazilian Real.

Brazil ETF and Agribusiness Eye Bullish Soybean Speculators
PROMarketsJul 23

Brazil ETF and Agribusiness Eye Bullish Soybean Speculators

Large speculators hold a heavy net-long position in soybean futures, signaling bullish momentum that could impact the Brazil ETF (EWZ) and major B3 stocks.

BTG Real Estate FII Slashes Vacancy to 20% on Major Leases
InvestingJul 23

BTG Real Estate FII Slashes Vacancy to 20% on Major Leases

BTG Pactual's EDGA11 fund secures key downtown Rio leases, boosting recurring rental revenues by 28% as B3 stocks and the Ibovespa index rally.

Brazil Prepares New WTO Dispute Against US Over Tariffs
MarketsJul 23

Brazil Prepares New WTO Dispute Against US Over Tariffs

Brazil is launching a fresh WTO challenge against new 25% US Section 301 tariffs, escalating trade tensions as the Ibovespa and ADRs trade higher.

Brazil Stock Market Today: Exporters Face 37.5% Tariff Risk
PROMarketsJul 22

Brazil Stock Market Today: Exporters Face 37.5% Tariff Risk

A secondary US forced labor probe could stack an additional 12.5% tariff on top of the newly enacted 25% duty, threatening Brazilian exporter margins.

BRL Supported by Record H1 Inflows Despite Inflation Pressures
CurrenciesJul 21

BRL Supported by Record H1 Inflows Despite Inflation Pressures

Brazil's real is cushioned by $17.78 billion in H1 foreign exchange inflows and high Selic rates, even as the 2026 inflation forecast rises to 5.1%.

US Tariffs of 25% to Hit São Paulo and Santa Catarina Starting July 22
PROMarketsJul 20

US Tariffs of 25% to Hit São Paulo and Santa Catarina Starting July 22

A new 25% US tariff on $7.4 billion of Brazilian exports will hit São Paulo and Santa Catarina hardest, forcing companies to redirect trade flows.

High Selic Projections Squeeze Brazilian Small Caps
Small CapsJul 17

High Selic Projections Squeeze Brazilian Small Caps

Rising inflation expectations have pushed Brazil's year-end Selic rate forecasts to 13%-14%, pressuring debt-sensitive domestic small caps.

Ibovespa Plummets Over 1% on New 25% US Tariff
InvestingJul 17

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.

Brazil Extends 12% Crude Export Tax; Oil Majors Prepare Legal War
PROPoliticsJul 16

Brazil Extends 12% Crude Export Tax; Oil Majors Prepare Legal War

Brazil’s administrative extension of its 12% crude export tax bypasses Congress, triggering legal threats from oil majors and elevating regulatory risk.

Braskem Local Debt Plummets to 30% of Face Value on Restructuring Impasse
PROMarketsJul 16

Braskem Local Debt Plummets to 30% of Face Value on Restructuring Impasse

Braskem's local debentures and CRAs fell to 30% of face value as negotiations stall over a R$ 50 billion debt restructuring, signaling dilution risks.

Record $90 Billion Trade Surplus Forecast Backstops BRL
CurrenciesJul 14

Record $90 Billion Trade Surplus Forecast Backstops BRL

Brazil's revised $90 billion trade surplus forecast provides a strong structural dollar-inflow cushion to limit USD/BRL downside during global volatility.

Ibovespa Drops 1.2% as US-Iran Escalation Sparks Oil Spike
InvestingJul 14

Ibovespa Drops 1.2% as US-Iran Escalation Sparks Oil Spike

Brazil's Ibovespa fell 1.2% to 175,739 on July 13, 2026, as escalating US-Iran tensions triggered a 9.5% oil spike and hit domestic sectors.

US Tariff Decision Looms Over Brazilian Real as Deadline Nears
CurrenciesJul 13

US Tariff Decision Looms Over Brazilian Real as Deadline Nears

A July 15 deadline for the US to decide on a proposed 25% tariff surcharge on Brazilian exports poses a major downside risk to the BRL's recent momentum.

BRL Hits 3-Week High on Record H1 FX Inflows and Easing Fed Bets
CurrenciesJul 13

BRL Hits 3-Week High on Record H1 FX Inflows and Easing Fed Bets

The Brazilian Real strengthened to 5.11 per USD, supported by a record $17.78 billion H1 FX inflow and a highly lucrative Selic-to-Fed yield differential.

Brazil Shifts Diesel Imports to US as Russian Discounts Vanish
MarketsJul 13

Brazil Shifts Diesel Imports to US as Russian Discounts Vanish

Brazilian fuel importers pivot to US Gulf Coast supply as Russian diesel imports plunge to 17% in July, erasing steep geopolitical discounts.

Ibovespa Faces Downward Pressure Amid Tariff Risks and Inflation
InvestingJul 07

Ibovespa Faces Downward Pressure Amid Tariff Risks and Inflation

The Ibovespa index slid to 172,447.58 points as domestic inflation worries, upcoming Fed minutes, and US tariff threats drive investors to trim exposure.

Ibovespa drops as US tariff threats trigger tech rotation
InvestingJul 07

Ibovespa drops as US tariff threats trigger tech rotation

Brazil's Ibovespa falls 0.93% to 172,447.58 points as USTR public hearings on proposed 25% tariffs prompt foreign capital to rotate back to global tech.

Brazil Boosts 2026 Trade Surplus Forecast to Record $90 Billion
PROCurrenciesJul 06

Brazil Boosts 2026 Trade Surplus Forecast to Record $90 Billion

Brazil raised its 2026 trade surplus forecast to $90 billion, providing a massive dollar liquidity buffer that could cap USD/BRL upside amid fiscal noise.

Brazil Lifts 2026 Trade Surplus Forecast to $90 Billion
MarketsJul 06

Brazil Lifts 2026 Trade Surplus Forecast to $90 Billion

Brazil's MDIC raised its 2026 trade surplus forecast to $90 billion, driven by a surge in crude oil shipments, injecting crucial dollar liquidity.

Gas Subsidy Cut Threatens Brazil Consumer Small Caps
Small CapsJul 02

Gas Subsidy Cut Threatens Brazil Consumer Small Caps

Brazil's plan to reverse its R$ 0.44 gasoline subsidy next week stokes inflation fears, threatening highly leveraged consumer discretionary small caps.

Brazil to Phase Out R$ 0.44 Gasoline Subsidy Next Week
MarketsJul 02

Brazil to Phase Out R$ 0.44 Gasoline Subsidy Next Week

Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced Brazil will reverse its R$ 0.44 per liter gasoline subsidy next week as global oil prices stabilize near $70.