Search
369 results for “Oi”
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.
Central Bank’s 24-Hour Crypto Hold Proposal Draws Sharp Fire From Coinbase-Backed Industry Group
Brazil's Central Bank proposal for a 24-hour hold on stablecoin transfers over $10,000 is facing strong pushback, with critics citing risks to market liquidity and VASP competitiveness.
Large Speculators Hold 123,705 Net-Long Soybean Contracts, Signaling Bullish Bias in Brazil Agribusiness
Extreme net-long positioning in soybean futures by large speculators points to bullish sentiment but raises risk of liquidation.
Brazil Crypto Demand Surges 135% to $14.68 Billion, But BCB’s Proposed 24-Hour Hold on Stablecoin Transfers Alarms VASPs
Central Bank of Brazil data shows crypto demand exploded in H1 2026, driven by stablecoins, sparking a regulatory clash over a proposed 24-hour hold on large cross-border transactions.
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.
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.
Brazilian Real Holds Steady Near R$5.12 as Copom Delivers Expected Rate Cut to 14.00%
Brazil’s central bank cut the Selic rate by 25 basis points to 14.00%, a move that was fully priced in, stabilizing USD/BRL.
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.
Brazilian Real Slides Past R$5.13 Against Dollar as Oil Price Collapse and Political Risk Mount
A sharp drop in crude oil prices combined with renewed political uncertainty pushed the BRL to its weakest close since mid-July.
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.
Dry Spell in Key Brazilian Soy Belt Threatens Planting Start, Maintaining Supply Risk Premium on CBOT Futures
Zero rain in major central/northern soy regions over seven days is delaying soil moisture recharge, threatening the 2026/27 planting.
Lula’s Lead Narrows to 5 Points Against Flávio Bolsonaro in 2026 Presidential Poll
New Genial/Quaest poll shows President Lula with 44% to Flávio Bolsonaro's 39%, narrowing the lead and increasing market uncertainty.
Brazil Central Bank Poised for Selic Cut to 14.00%; Guidance on Easing Cycle is the Key Market Driver
Central Bank of Brazil is set to cut the Selic rate by 25bp, but market focus is entirely on forward guidance.
Dry Spell in Key Brazilian Soybean Regions Threatens Timely Planting of 2026/27 Crop
Seven-day drought in Mato Grosso, Goiás, and Bahia raises concern over soil moisture and timely start of Brazil’s new soybean season.
Ecopetrol’s R$23 OPA for Brava Energia (BRAV3) Sets Price Floor in Partial Tender Auction on B3
Colombian energy giant Ecopetrol holds a partial tender offer auction today for 25% of Brava Energia (BRAV3) to secure a controlling stake.
Brazilian Real Slides on Commodity Correlation as Brent Crude Plunge Confirms Vulnerability
The Brazilian Real's recent weakness highlights an elevated correlation with crude oil prices, pushing the USD/BRL pair higher despite a softer U.S. Dollar Index (DXY).
Dry Start Threatens Soil Moisture in Key Brazil Soybean Belt Ahead of Planting Window
Seven days without rain in key regions like Sorriso and Rio Verde raise pre-season crop-stress concerns for the new 2026/27 soybean crop.
Brent Crude Plunges Below $80 on Hormuz Hopes, Pressuring Petrobras (PETR4) Stock
Oil exporter Petrobras sees shares fall as Brent Crude drops over 4% due to optimism on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
COPOM Set to Cut Selic to 14.00%; Investor Focus Shifts to Pace of Future Easing
Brazil's Central Bank is widely expected to cut the benchmark Selic rate by 25 basis points to 14.00% on Wednesday, with the market's attention fixed on forward guidance for the pace of the easing cycle.
Brazil’s Dual-VAT Reform Triggers Hard-Stop Operational Risk for Companies
Brazilian companies must now include test IBS/CBS on e-invoices; failure means automatic rejection, forcing immediate ERP system updates.
Oil Price Tumble on US-Iran De-escalation Hopes Hits Petrobras (PETR4), Causes BRL Headwind
Brent Crude's sharp fall on geopolitical hopes creates uncertainty for oil-linked Brazilian stocks and commodity exports.
Brazil Oil Production Hits All-Time High of 4.475 Million bbl/d, Driven by Pre-Salt Expansion
Brazil's oil output reached a new record in June, led by pre-salt fields, providing a major operational tailwind for Petrobras (PETR4).
Brazil Tax Reform Mandate Takes Effect, E-Invoice Compliance Threatens Large-Cap Operations
Mandatory inclusion of CBS/IBS fields on electronic invoices begins for Brazilian large-caps, introducing an immediate operational risk.
BRL Volatility Spikes Ahead of Expected Selic Cut to 14.00%
Currency traders eye the USD/BRL rate as the Central Bank is poised to make a 25 basis point cut to the benchmark Selic interest rate.
Brazil Central Bank Poised for 25bp Cut to 14.00% as Long-Term Selic Forecast Rises
COPOM is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25 basis points to 14.00%, even as the Focus Report shows a raised year-end 2026 rate forecast.
Brazil Signals AI Geopolitical Shift, Joining China-Led WAICO Over US 'Pax Silica' Model
Brazil's decision to join the China-backed World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) flags a preference for open-source AI and 'digital sovereignty,' potentially complicating market access for US-based Big Tech firms.
Brazil Fed Cattle Futures Jump 1.81% on Supply Squeeze, Pressuring Meatpacker Margins
Short-term scarcity of finished cattle pushed Boi Gordo futures to R$348.85/arroba, pressuring margins for JBSF3, MRFG3, and BEEF3.
Police Bust Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farm in Minas Gerais, Highlighting Energy Theft Risk for Utility CEMIG (CIG/CIG.A)
Brazilian authorities seized R$200k in Bitcoin mining hardware in Belo Horizonte, exposing R$60k monthly power theft from CEMIG.
Dry Spell in Brazil's Top Soy Regions Threatens Delayed Planting for 2026/27 Crop
Major Brazilian soybean areas are entering the planting window with critical soil moisture deficits after 7 dry days.
Brazil Cattle Prices Cool as Confinement Supply Arrives
Brazil's July boi gordo price spike is set to ease in August as feedlot cattle supply enters the market, relieving pressure on major beef processor margins.