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Foreign Funds Flood B3 with R$ 38.6B as Locals Stick to Fixed Income
InvestingJul 23

Foreign Funds Flood B3 with R$ 38.6B as Locals Stick to Fixed Income

A widening divergence between yield-seeking local retail investors and opportunistic foreign funds is reshaping the liquidity dynamics of Brazil's stock market.

US Tariffs on Brazil Shift Focus to October 2026 Election
PoliticsJul 23

US Tariffs on Brazil Shift Focus to October 2026 Election

US 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods take effect, altering the political landscape ahead of Brazil's October 2026 presidential election.

Brazil Eyes US IP Retaliation Over Section 301 Tariffs
PROPoliticsJul 23

Brazil Eyes US IP Retaliation Over Section 301 Tariffs

Brazil prepares intellectual property countermeasures against US tech and pharma, bypassing import tariffs to target patent protections and royalty remittances.

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.

BRL Rebounds to Seven-Week High on Carry Trade Interest
CurrenciesJul 23

BRL Rebounds to Seven-Week High on Carry Trade Interest

The Brazilian real strengthened to 5.05 per USD, shrugging off new 25% US tariffs as high domestic interest rates fuel carry trade demand.

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.

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.

Brazil Agribusiness: Machinery Slump Deepens Amid High Rates
AgroJul 22

Brazil Agribusiness: Machinery Slump Deepens Amid High Rates

Brazil's agricultural machinery sales are projected to contract up to 20% in 2026 as high Selic rates and tight crop margins limit capital expenditure.

Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Threatening Rate Cuts
CurrenciesJul 22

Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Threatening Rate Cuts

Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, exceeding the central bank's target ceiling and threatening to stall the Selic rate-cut cycle.

Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Brazil Take Effect as Planalto Waits
PROPoliticsJul 22

Trump’s 25% Tariffs on Brazil Take Effect as Planalto Waits

New 25% U.S. Section 301 tariffs on Brazilian goods take effect, targeting $15 billion in exports while Brazil holds off on immediate retaliation.

Brazil Central Bank Modernizes FX Rules to Expand Account Access
CurrenciesJul 22

Brazil Central Bank Modernizes FX Rules to Expand Account Access

The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) has expanded access to foreign currency accounts, simplifying cross-border transactions and lowering costs for global investors.

EXES11 Announces 1.35% Yield for Latest Monthly Dividend
InvestingJul 21

EXES11 Announces 1.35% Yield for Latest Monthly Dividend

Brazilian real estate receivables fund EXES11 approves a R$ 0.13 per share dividend, yielding 1.35% for the month amid broader B3 stock market movements.

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 Section 301 Tariffs Hit Brazil; Lula Vows WTO Action
PoliticsJul 21

US Section 301 Tariffs Hit Brazil; Lula Vows WTO Action

The US will impose a 25% Section 301 tariff on $7.4 billion of Brazilian goods, prompting President Lula to threaten WTO action and reciprocal surcharges.

Infrastructure Fund SNID11 Yields 12.57% Annually
InvestingJul 20

Infrastructure Fund SNID11 Yields 12.57% Annually

Brazil's SNID11 infrastructure fund delivers a tax-free 12.57% annualized dividend yield, outperforming traditional fixed-income benchmarks.

Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Pressuring Selic and BRL
CurrenciesJul 20

Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Pressuring Selic and BRL

Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1% from 4.5%, signaling persistent fiscal strain and a prolonged restrictive Selic rate.

Brazil Inflation IPCA Forecast Edges Down in Focus Bulletin
MarketsJul 20

Brazil Inflation IPCA Forecast Edges Down in Focus Bulletin

Brazil's 2026 IPCA inflation forecast fell to 5.15%, marking its third straight weekly decline, while the year-end Selic rate projection held at 14.00%.

Brazil Infrastructure Fund SNID11 Yields 12.57% for July
InvestingJul 20

Brazil Infrastructure Fund SNID11 Yields 12.57% for July

Suno Asset's FI-Infra fund SNID11 announces a tax-free dividend payout of R$ 0.11 per share, delivering an annualized yield of 12.57% amid high local interest rates.

Brazil Financial Fraud Registrations Rise 10% Under BC Rules
MarketsJul 20

Brazil Financial Fraud Registrations Rise 10% Under BC Rules

Financial fraud registrations in Brazil hit 9 million in H1 2026, a 10.26% rise driven by the Central Bank's Resolution 501 data-sharing mandates.

Brazil FIIs Add 41k New Investors in June Despite High Rates
InvestingJul 20

Brazil FIIs Add 41k New Investors in June Despite High Rates

Brazilian real estate funds (FIIs) reached 3.250 million investors in June 2026, signaling structural market maturity despite high Selic interest rates.

Trump Tariffs to Hit 36.5% of Brazil Ag Exports to US
AgroJul 20

Trump Tariffs to Hit 36.5% of Brazil Ag Exports to US

A 25% US tariff taking effect July 22 will hit $4.6 billion of Brazilian agricultural exports, squeezing margins and forcing a pivot to alternative global markets.

USD BRL Braces for Tariff Test as US Imposes 25% Duty on Brazil
CurrenciesJul 20

USD BRL Braces for Tariff Test as US Imposes 25% Duty on Brazil

A new 25% US import tariff on non-exempt Brazilian goods starting July 22 threatens trade inflows, testing the Brazilian real and Ibovespa today.

Brazil Big Tech Decrees Take Effect, Raising Regulatory Risks
PROPoliticsJul 20

Brazil Big Tech Decrees Take Effect, Raising Regulatory Risks

Decree 12.975/26 overhauls Brazil's Marco Civil da Internet, stripping platform liability protections and boosting compliance costs for global tech firms.

Brazil FII Investor Base Hits 3.25 Million Mark
InvestingJul 20

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
PoliticsJul 20

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.