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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
A 25% US tariff taking effect July 22 will hit $4.6 billion of Brazilian agricultural exports, squeezing margins and forcing a pivot to alternative global markets.
USD BRL Braces for Tariff Test as US Imposes 25% Duty on Brazil
A new 25% US import tariff on non-exempt Brazilian goods starting July 22 threatens trade inflows, testing the Brazilian real and Ibovespa today.
Brazil Big Tech Decrees Take Effect, Raising Regulatory Risks
Decree 12.975/26 overhauls Brazil's Marco Civil da Internet, stripping platform liability protections and boosting compliance costs for global tech firms.
Brazil FII Investor Base Hits 3.25 Million Mark
Brazil's real estate fund (FII) investor base reached 3.25 million in mid-2026, driven by retail demand despite high Selic interest rates.
Bolsa Familia July Payouts Begin Amid Fiscal Deficit Concerns
Brazil kicks off its July Bolsa Familia payments as the Selic rate sits at 14.25% and fiscal concerns continue to influence the Ibovespa and USD/BRL.
El Niño Fears Spark 17% Brazilian Coffee Price Surge
A projected Super El Niño threatens Brazilian crops, driving Arabica coffee prices up 17% and raising food-led inflation risks for investors.
IGet Retail and Services Plunge in June Signaling Slowdown
Brazil's June IGet index points to a sharp drop in retail and family services, signaling a consumer slowdown that pressures discretionary small caps.
Extrajudicial Restructurings Surge in Brazil Under Selic Pressure
High interest rates drive a wave of out-of-court debt renegotiations in Brazil, led by Raízen's landmark R$ 65.1 billion restructuring.
Patria Slashes Private Equity Valuations Amid High Rates
Patria Investimentos is cutting valuations for two Latin American buyout funds with R$ 50 billion under management due to high interest rates and tight liquidity.
CMN Lowers Interest Rates for R$ 610B Plano Safra 2026/27
Brazil's CMN approves interest rate cuts for the R$ 610 billion Plano Safra 2026/27, lowering corporate farming rates to 12.5% to boost agricultural credit.
Brazil Treasury Cancels Bond Auction Amid Surging Yields
The Brazilian National Treasury canceled its scheduled NTN-B inflation-linked bond auction to counter soaring investor yield demands amid fiscal concerns.