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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.

Brazil Beef Surcharge Hits as China Low-Tariff Quota Fills
Brazil fully exhausted its 1.1 million-ton low-tariff beef quota to China by early July 2026, triggering a steep 55% tariff surcharge on additional volumes.

BRL Hits 3-Week High as Record Trade Surplus and Capital Inflows Support Real
Brazil’s net foreign exchange inflow reached $17.78 billion in H1 2026, while a revised $90 billion trade surplus forecast pushed the BRL to 5.11 per USD.

US-Brazil Business Coalition Pushes to Avert 25% Tariff
Business groups urge the US and Brazil to reach a negotiated trade agreement before the July 15, 2026, Section 301 regulatory deadline.

Moura Dubeux to Pay R$ 100 Million Dividend on July 14
Moura Dubeux (MDNE3) will distribute R$ 100 million in dividends on July 14, 2026, yielding 3.9% amid strong operational momentum in Northeast Brazil.

Moura Dubeux Pays Out R$ 100M in Double-Tranche Dividends
Moura Dubeux (MDNE3) will pay R$ 100 million in combined dividend tranches on July 14, 2026, delivering a 3.95% single-day yield to eligible shareholders.

RBRR11 Announces Highest Dividend Yield in 12 Months
Real estate paper fund RBRR11 raises its July 2026 dividend payout to R$ 0.98 per share, yielding 1.25% monthly amid a high-interest rate environment.

Truckers Threaten National Strike Over Freight Floor MP Expiration
Brazilian truckers led by Abrava threaten a national strike on July 13, 2026, if the Senate fails to vote on MP 1.343/2026 before its July 16 expiration.

Lojas Renner to Pay R$ 220M JCP Under Higher Tax Rate
Lojas Renner (LREN3) will distribute R$ 220.4 million in interest on equity (JCP) starting July 14, 2026, subject to Brazil's new 17.5% withholding tax.

Lojas Renner and Telefônica Brasil Pay Out JCP This Week
Major Brazilian blue chips Lojas Renner and Telefônica Brasil will distribute interest on equity (JCP) on July 14, 2026, boosting yield-focused portfolios.

Brazilian Retail Sales Suffer Worst June Slump Since Pandemic
The Cielo Extended Retail Index fell 2.8% in real terms in June 2026, marking the second consecutive month of worst-in-period retail performance since 2020.

Brazil Bill Threatens to Ban Crypto in Online Betting
A fast-tracked Brazilian bill, PL 3545/2026, aims to ban cryptocurrencies, cash, and credit cards from the country's massive online betting market.

El Niño Fears Spark 17% Brazilian Coffee Price Surge
A projected Super El Niño threatens Brazilian crops, driving Arabica coffee prices up 17% and raising food-led inflation risks for investors.

Hotmart slashes 10% of global workforce in creator economy pivot
Hotmart laid off 10% of its global workforce on July 6, 2026, restructuring operations to prioritize artificial intelligence integration and cost efficiency.

BRL Rebounds to 5.13 on Record Trade Outlook and Fed Rate Bets
The Brazilian Real rebounded to 5.13 per USD as Brazil raised its 2026 trade surplus forecast to $90 billion amid cooling US labor data.

Brazilian Real Breaks Below 5.15 Barrier on Commodity Rally
The Brazilian real strengthened against the US dollar to close at R$ 5.1320 on July 6, 2026, driven by falling risk premiums and strong commodity demand.

Hotmart Lays Off 10% of Global Staff in AI Shift
Brazilian EdTech unicorn Hotmart has cut 10% of its global workforce to reallocate capital toward AI-driven operational efficiency.

B3 Small Caps Index Lags Ibovespa, Creating Valuation Gap
The B3 Small Caps Index (SMLL) lags the Ibovespa in 2026, creating a notable valuation gap as foreign capital favors highly liquid Brazilian blue chips.

Finep Unveils Massive R$ 34 Billion Budget for Brazilian Tech
Brazil's state-run innovation agency Finep has confirmed a historic R$ 34 billion budget for 2026, representing a nearly fivefold increase in funding.

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.

BTG Pactual Shuffles July Small Caps on Sticky 14% Selic
BTG Pactual rotates its July 2026 small-cap portfolio, dropping Banco Pine and SBF for Banco Inter and Marcopolo to hedge against a sticky 14% Selic rate.

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.

HGBS11 Dividend Holds Steady at R$ 0.17 on Asset Sales
HGBS11 maintains its monthly dividend at R$ 0.17 per share for July 2026, supported by a R$ 48 million capital gain from its recent outlet divestment.

RBVA11 Maintains Strong 0.99% Monthly Yield for July Payout
Real estate fund RBVA11 declares a R$ 0.09 per share dividend for July 2026, delivering a 0.99% monthly yield amid broader market volatility.

Brazil Inflation Revision Puts Floor Under USD/BRL Near 5.16
Brazil's plans to raise its 2026 inflation forecast keep the Selic rate outlook restrictive, anchoring the USD/BRL exchange rate near key support.

PATL11 Liquidation Details Set: Swap for HGLG11 Shares Plus Cash
Real estate fund PATL11 is paying R$ 66.33 per share in total liquidation value by July 3, 2026, combining HGLG11 share receipts and direct cash.

Kinea FIIs KNCR11 and KNSC11 Hold Solid Payouts for July
Kinea's heavyweight real estate funds KNCR11 and KNSC11 maintain robust, tax-free monthly yields above 1%, outpacing traditional fixed income in July 2026.

Stark Bank Eyes R$ 1 Trillion Volume via AI and Crypto
Bezos-backed Stark Bank targets R$ 1 trillion in transacted volume for 2026, leveraging AI onboarding and crypto assets to challenge traditional corporate banks.

BRL Under Pressure as Brazil Warns Inflation Will Breach Target
The Brazilian Real faces downside pressure as the central bank raises its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.2%, well above the official 4.5% target ceiling.

Caixa's Mortgage Portfolio Hits Record R$ 1 Trillion
Caixa Econômica Federal's housing portfolio reached R$ 1 trillion in June 2026, driven by the government's Minha Casa Minha Vida program.