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Correction: Our September 10, 2026 Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Brazil’s Correios Seeks R$7 Billion State-Guaranteed Loan After R$5.55 Billion Loss
Brazil’s heavily indebted state-owned postal service, Correios, formally requested a R$7 billion loan guaranteed by the Federal Government to cover massive losses.
Brazil Federal Police Target Bolsonaro Ally Mário Frias in R$2 Million Fund Diversion Probe
Federal Police executed 49 warrants in a probe targeting Deputy Mário Frias for allegedly diverting R$2 million in public funds to finance a film about Jair Bolsonaro.
Brazil’s Rural Credit Shrinks 26%, Pointing to Risk for 2026/2027 Crop and Food Prices
A sharp 26% contraction in the volume of rural credit for the next season, driven by high rates and record defaults, signals reduced agricultural output, posing a threat to Brazil's trade balance and domestic food inflation.
Brazil Finalizes Tax Reform’s Core Regulatory Framework, Sent for Presidential Sanction
Brazil's Chamber of Deputies passed the second regulatory bill for the consumption tax reform, establishing the Gestor Committee and setting the operational path for the new dual-VAT system.
Correction: Our September 10, 2026 at 21:25 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Correction: Our September 10, 2026 at 15:23 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Record Speculative Bet on Soy Futures Signals Strong Prices for Brazil Agribusiness
Hedge funds are holding a near-record net-long position in soybean futures, signaling strong prices and export revenue for Brazil's massive agro sector.
Fitch Upgrades Brazilian Aircraft Giant Embraer Further Into Investment Grade
Fitch raises Embraer's rating to 'BBB' with a Stable Outlook, citing its record $34.5 billion order backlog.
Brazil Federal Police Target Bolsonaro Ally Mario Frias Over Alleged Misuse of Public Funds for Political Film
Federal Deputy Mario Frias, a key ally of Jair Bolsonaro, is a target in a probe over diverting public funds to a pro-Bolsonaro biopic.
Brazil’s Fiscal Reckoning: Post-Election Adjustment Looms as Debt Debate is Deferred
A painful fiscal correction is inevitable for the next Brazilian president, driving up the country's risk premium as the debate is shelved until after the October election.
Correction: Our September 9, 2026 Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Circle’s $400 Million Tazapay Buy Bolsters USDC Infrastructure Play in Brazil’s Digital Economy
The acquisition of Singapore-based payments firm Tazapay will accelerate Circle's strategy to make USDC the core rail for cross-border commerce, leveraging existing partnerships with Nubank and BTG Pactual in Brazil.
Brazil Schedules Brasília Airport Re-Tender for December, Bundling 10 Regional Hubs in Investment Push
Brazil's government sets Dec. 17 auction for the Brasília Airport concession, requiring R$1.2bn investment and 10 regional hubs.
Correction: Our September 9, 2026 at 21:23 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Foreign Direct Investment in Brazil Hits Record Highs as Global Tech Titans Commit Billions to AI and Cloud Infrastructure
Brazil's $77.6 billion FDI in 2025, driven by major tech investments, signals long-term international confidence.
Correction: Our September 9, 2026 at 15:40 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Correction: Our September 9, 2026 at 13:31 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Brazil’s Central Bank Eliminates Contactless Pix Limit, Pressuring Banks to Modernize B2B Cash Management
The Brazilian Central Bank’s removal of the R$500 cap on contactless Pix transactions is forcing major banks to innovate corporate cash management services.
Brazil Tax Overhaul to Slash Reinsurers’ Tax Burden, Freeing Deferred Tax Assets
A bill approved by the Brazilian Senate will cut the corporate tax rate for local reinsurers from roughly 40% to 24%, boosting profitability.
Dry Start to Planting Season Puts Stress on Brazil's Record Soybean Crop Outlook
Key agricultural hubs in Mato Grosso and Bahia, including Sorriso and Luís Eduardo Magalhães, face a severe dry spell as the soybean planting season begins.
Broad Legal Coalition Demands STF Reform, Citing Corruption and Undermined Public Trust
A manifesto by OAB-SP and 25 entities calls for judicial reform in Brazil, including term limits for Supreme Court Justices.
Brazil’s 2026 Election Sees Record Surge in Indigenous and LGBTQIA+ Candidates
A record 191 Indigenous and 408 LGBTQIA+ candidates are running in the 2026 Brazil election, signaling a push for greater political representation.
Correction: Our September 8, 2026 at 15:27 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
$15 Billion Transnordestina Railway Project Accelerates, Poised to Reshape Brazil’s Northeast Logistics
Long-delayed Transnordestina Railway is now over 80% complete, promising massive freight cost cuts for agro-exports by 2027.
Haddad Escalates Brazil Corruption Narrative, Accusing Bolsonaro Ally of Shielding Jailed Banker Over R$41 Billion Financial Scandal
São Paulo candidate Fernando Haddad linked Senator Flávio Bolsonaro to the massive Banco Master financial scandal and its jailed former owner.
Record Number of Diverse Candidates Signals Deepening Political Shift in Brazil’s 2026 Election
The 2026 Brazil election sees a historic surge in LGBT+, Indigenous, and Quilombola candidacies across all parties.
S&P Downgrades Brazilian Retail Giant Azzas on Corporate Split, Weak Q2 Results
S&P National Ratings lowered Brazilian fashion group Azzas (AZZA3) credit rating and placed it on CreditWatch Negative, citing reduced scale from a spin-off.
Correction: Our September 7, 2026 at 13:24 UTC Soybean Positioning Report
Correction: the CFTC figures cited in this article describe soybean meal futures, not soybeans, as of September 1, 2026. The original soybean-market conclusions have been withdrawn.
Presidential Candidate Augusto Cury Puts Privatization of Brazil’s Deficit-Ridden Post Office Back on the Table
Presidential candidate Augusto Cury has revived the push to privatize Correios after the Brazilian Post Office reported a massive R$8.5 billion loss.