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Energisa ENGI11 Posts R$40M Net Loss, Declares R$0.50 Dividend After Non-Cash Charge
Energisa (ENGI11) posted an R$40 million Q2 loss due to a non-cash charge, but strong EBITDA and a dividend signal operational health.
Ibovespa Drops 1.23% on Copom Caution and Geopolitical Risk; PETR4 Limits Loss
Brazil's benchmark Ibovespa fell to 175,546.36 points as the Central Bank’s cautious tone post-Selic cut dampened rate-sensitive stocks.
Record Soybean Processing Outlook Boosts Brazil Agribusiness Credit
Brazil's record 2026 soybean crush forecast of 63.3 million tonnes supports the credit profiles of agribusiness-focused Fiagro investment funds.
Brazil’s New VAT Rate Could Hit 28%, Highest in OECD
Brazil's dual VAT rate under the PEC 45/2019 tax reform is projected to reach 28%, threatening consumer-facing sectors and driving up services costs.
Brazil’s Estimated 27.91% Consumption Tax Rate Signals World High, Pressuring Government to Cut Exemptions
Brazil's new estimated Dual-IVA rate of 27.91% exceeds the 26.5% soft cap, creating pressure on consumer stocks and mandating a new proposal to Congress.
Riachuelo (RIAA3) Reports Record 2Q26 Profit, Shifts to Aggressive Store Expansion
Brazilian retailer Riachuelo posted a record R$ 167.9M net income and 17.1% EBITDA margin for 2Q26, signaling operational strength.
Bradesco’s Q2 Profit Jumps 16.2%, ROE Surpasses Cost of Capital as Selic Easing Cycle Commences
Bradesco (BBDC4) reported R$7.1B recurring net income for Q2 2026, pushing its ROE above Brazil's new 14.00% Selic rate.
Petrobras Q2 Earnings to Test Dividend Policy with Projected US$3.5B Payout
Petrobras (PETR4) reports Q2 results after market close, with analysts forecasting a dividend up to US$3.5B fueled by near-$100 oil.
Brazilian Lithium Miner Sigma (SGML) Falls 4.95% Amid Volatile Trading Ahead of Earnings
Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: SGML), a Brazilian producer, dropped nearly 5% despite a production beat, ahead of its Q2 earnings.
Petrobras Dividend Jitters Outweigh Selic Cut; PETR4 Drops Ahead of 2Q Results
The Ibovespa stalled as Petrobras (PETR4) shares fell ahead of 2Q earnings and a pivotal dividend announcement, overriding a new 25bp Selic cut.
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.
BRL Volatility Rises on US Visa Revocation, Renewing Fears of Escalating Country-Specific Risk
The Brazilian Real is trading under pressure after the US revoked the visa of Brazil's Ambassador, signaling political risk.
Bradesco Beats Consensus with R$7.1B Q2 Profit; ROE Surpasses New 14.00% Selic Rate
Banco Bradesco reported R$7.1B in Q2 recurring net income, beating estimates, as Return on Equity hit 16.2% against the new 14.00% Selic.
Brazil Central Bank Cuts Selic Rate to 14.00%, Confirms Easing Cycle Despite Restrictive Stance
Brazil's COPOM cut the Selic rate by 25 bps to 14.00%, extending the easing cycle but maintaining a restrictive policy.
Riachuelo Owner Guararapes (RIAA3) Posts Record R$168 Million Q2 Net Income
Guararapes (RIAA3) net income jumped 36.2% YoY to a record R$168 million in Q2, driven by sustained sales growth in its core retail division.
PRIO Posts Record US$879M Adjusted EBITDA as Efficiency Drives Growth; Shareholder Payout Policy Awaited
Brazilian oil producer PRIO (PRIO3) reports record Q2 adjusted EBITDA of US$879M on deep cost cuts, fueling expectation for a new dividend policy.
Bradesco Q2 Profit Jumps 16.2%, ROE Hits 16.2% to Confirm Bank’s Recovery Trajectory
Banco Bradesco (BBDC4) reported Q2 2026 recurring net income of R$ 7.05 billion, with Return on Equity (ROE) climbing to a robust 16.2%.
Brazilian IFIX Index Retreats for Second Day Amid Consolidation, Closing at 3,781.99
Brazil’s FII Index, IFIX, fell 0.06% to 3,781.99 points for the second consecutive session, signaling short-term caution in Real Estate Investment Funds.
Political Logjam on Fiscal Adjustment Curbs Central Bank’s Scope for Deeper Selic Rate Cuts
The Copom’s fourth consecutive 25-bps cut to 14.00% is overshadowed by political failure to deliver a credible fiscal adjustment.
Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Selic to 14.00%, But Cautious Tone Signals End of Faster Easing Cycle
Copom cut the Selic benchmark interest rate by 25bps to 14.00%, but the communique signals caution on the pace of future cuts.
Lula Attacks Fiscal Cap, Brands Market as 'Faria Lima Captor,' Fueling Fiscal Uncertainty
President Lula's comments criticizing fiscal rules and the financial market sent mixed signals, heightening political risk despite a Selic rate cut.
Nubank Alumni Raise Record $85M Seed Round for AI Wealth Manager Decade, Signaling VC Confidence in Brazil Fintech
Former Nubank CTO Vitor Olivier and Hyperplane founder Felipe Meneses secured the largest seed funding in LatAm history for Decade, their AI-first wealth advisory platform.
GPA’s Turnaround Derailed by Debt: Q2 Net Loss Widens Despite Sharp Margin Improvement
Brazilian retailer GPA (PCAR3) posted a R$204 million net loss in Q2 2026, as operational gains were overwhelmed by high interest expense.
GARE11 FII Acquires R$119.8M Carrefour Warehouse, Focuses on Logistics Portfolio Rebalance
Brazilian FII GARE11 completed the R$119.81 million purchase of a Carrefour logistics warehouse in Itapevi as part of a strategic rebalancing.
Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in Latest Quaest Poll, Upping Brazil Political Uncertainty
A new Genial/Quaest poll shows President Lula’s lead tightening against Flávio Bolsonaro, a movement that increases political risk and market volatility ahead of the election.
Itaú Unibanco Delivers R$12.4B Profit, 24.3% ROE as 'Swiss Watch' Strategy Stays on Track
Itaú Unibanco (ITUB4, ITUB ADR) reported R$12.4B recurring net income with high ROE, but tempered outlook for fee income.
Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Selic Rate to 14.00%, Market Eyes Conservative Forward Guidance
Copom delivered the widely expected 25 basis point cut, turning all focus to the communiqué's signal on future easing.
Brazil’s Small Cap Index Trails IBOV by Over 10% YTD, Signaling Deep Valuation Gap
The B3 Small Cap Index (SMLL) has underperformed the Ibovespa, presenting a potential value opportunity for investors.
Itaú Shares Drop as Robust Q2 Profit Hides Full-Year Service Revenue Guidance Cut
Itaú Unibanco reported a strong R$ 12.4 billion Q2 recurring profit, but a surprise cut to its fee income forecast weighed on the B3 stock.
Iguatemi (IGTI11) Recurrent Profit Jumps 22.1%, Overshadowing Consolidated Loss
Iguatemi reported a 22.1% rise in pro forma recurring profit for Q2, allowing investors to value core operations over the temporary consolidated loss.