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JBS Signs MOU with Highland Foods to Expand in South Korea
JBS has signed a strategic partnership with South Korea’s Highland Foods to expand its protein distribution in high-value Asian markets.
Brazil Soybean Belt Dry Spell Raises Planting-Delay Risk for 2026/27 Crop
Seven-day dry spell in Sorriso, Rio Verde, and Luís Eduardo Magalhães threatens soil moisture ahead of planting.
Brazilian Real Powers To Top Currency Spot In 2026 As 14.25% Selic Rate Fuels Carry Trade
The Brazilian Real (BRL) is one of the world's best-performing currencies in 2026, driven by a high 14.25% Selic rate.
Moderating Labor Market Reinforces Bets for Copom to Cut Selic Rate to 14.00%
Easing job creation, combined with benign inflation just above target, solidifies expectations for a 25bp cut.
Brazil Weighs WTO Challenge as EU Ban Threatens Meat Exports
Brazil is preparing a potential WTO challenge against an upcoming EU ban on its animal products, risking $2.4 billion in annual exports and hitting major meatpackers.
USD BRL Breaks Past R$5.11 as Brazilian Real Weakens
The Brazilian real struggles to hold below R$5.10, with the USD/BRL rate breaking past R$5.11 amid shifting interest rate expectations and fiscal concerns.
Brazil’s Foreign Exchange Flow Swings to $1.07 Billion Deficit, Pressuring Brazilian Real (BRL)
Brazil recorded a net negative foreign exchange flow of US$1.065 billion in July, reversing a recent surplus and signaling fresh capital flight.
Brazil Files WTO Complaint Challenging US Tariffs, Escalating Trade Conflict
Brasília initiated a WTO dispute against the US over new 25% and 12.5% Section 301 tariffs, threatening $6.6 billion in Brazilian exports.
Brazil Formally Challenges US Tariffs at WTO, Escalating Trade Conflict
Brasília initiated WTO consultations over US tariffs of up to 37.5% on manufactured goods, raising uncertainty for exporters and the Brazilian Real.
Speculators Stack Net-Long Position in Soybean Futures as Brazil's Agribusiness Watches Closely
Large speculators have built a net-long position of 113,860 soybean futures contracts, positioning Brazil's key agro sector for potential volatility.
Brazil Soybean Belt Faces Critical Pre-Planting Moisture Deficit After Week of Zero Rain
Key Brazilian grain hubs report seven dry days with 0.0mm of rain, threatening the start of the 2026/27 soybean planting season.
Fed Dissent and 18-Year US Yield High Pressure IBOV, Brazilian Rates
Ibovespa fell 1.52% as a rare three-member Fed dissent and a surge in the 30-year US Treasury yield signaled rising global term premium.
Brazil Weighs WTO Action Over Impending EU Meat Ban with Up to $2.4 Billion at Risk
Brazil is considering a WTO complaint against the EU's September 3 ban on animal products, raising significant risk for Brazilian meat exporters.
Brazilian Real Strengthens Past R$5.11 on Fed Rate Hold, Signaling Near-Term Ceiling for USD/BRL
The BRL appreciated after the US Federal Reserve held rates, weakening the US Dollar and increasing the appeal of Brazil's high-carry currency.
Soybean Speculators Maintain Massive Net-Long Stance, Signaling Price Confidence for Brazilian Agribusiness
Managed money has held a net-long position of over 175,000 contracts in soybean futures, a historic bet on rising prices.
Persistent Dry Spell in Key Brazilian Soy Belt Raises Risk for 2026/27 Planting Season
Near-zero July rainfall in Center-West soy hubs is depleting soil moisture ahead of the critical planting window, posing supply risk.
Brazilian Real Supported by Carry Trade Despite Cautious Easing of Selic Rate
The Brazilian Real holds at R$5.11 against the US Dollar, sustained by the high 14.25% Selic rate that supports a strong carry trade.
Dry Spell in Brazil’s Key Soybean Belt Threatens Soil Moisture for 2024/25 Planting
Persistent dry weather in late July across Brazil’s major soybean states risks delaying the start of the 2024/25 planting season.
USD/BRL Stability at Risk as Market Braces for Hawkish Fed Guidance
The Brazilian Real faces pressure as investors await the Federal Reserve's rate decision, where a hawkish hold could narrow the Real's carry trade advantage.
Brazilian Real Consolidates Near R$5.12 as Traders Await Volatile US Fed Decision
The Brazilian Real (BRL) held near R$5.12 against the Dollar as markets awaited the US Federal Reserve's policy decision and Chairman Powell's press conference.
Lula’s R$1.3B El Niño Plan Sparks Fiscal and Ag Intervention Alert
Brazil's R$1.335 billion El Niño mitigation plan triggers fiscal and market intervention worries, impacting the real and agricultural commodities.
Ibovespa Drops, USD/BRL Volatile as Investors Brace for Fed Hold but Hunt for Hawkish Clues
Brazilian stocks and the Real face pressure ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, with focus on Chair Jerome Powell’s language for signs of future tightening.
Trump Renews National Emergency Against Brazil, Extending IEEPA Sanctions Threat Until 2027
The US extended its 'national emergency' on Brazil, maintaining the legal power (IEEPA) to impose sanctions and raising geopolitical risk for the Brazilian Real and US-exposed firms.
Brazilian Agribusiness Faces Price Volatility as Speculators Maintain Deeply Bullish Soybean Futures Bet
Non-commercial speculators hold a 113,860 net-long soybean futures position, signaling volatility for Brazilian agribusiness despite record local production.
Dry Spell in Key Brazilian Soybean Belt Raises Supply Risk for Next Crop
Week-long drought in major soybean states MT, GO, and BA threatens soil moisture for the critical 2026/27 planting season, boosting soybean price risk.
Ibovespa Gains Temper Ahead of Uncertain Fed Decision, Real Pauses at R$5.13
Brazilian markets are holding steady as investors await the Fed's decision, with a 1-in-3 chance of a surprise 25bp rate hike.
BRL Volatility Spikes: USD/BRL Reaches R$5.13 on Global Risk Aversion and Tariff Pressure
The Brazilian Real weakened over the past week, driven by global risk-off sentiment and new US tariffs, prompting a re-evaluation of unhedged exposure.
Lula Approval Hits Near-Even Split at 47%/49%, Deep Regional Divide Signals Political Stalemate
New Nexus/BTG Pactual poll shows a deadlocked national approval/disapproval of the Lula government, reinforcing investor concerns over reform.
Brazil Treasury Pivots to External Debt as NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low
National Treasury seeks higher external debt limit as domestic market strain drives NTN-B issuance to its lowest share in two decades.
Brazil’s Surprise 0.06% Inflation Print Fuels Rally on B3, Sharpens Bets for Aggressive Selic Rate Cut
Brazil's mid-month IPCA-15 cooled sharply to 0.06% in July, boosting the Ibovespa and reinforcing expectations for a larger Copom rate cut.