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Brazil Central Bank to Start FX Swap Rollover on August 5
Currencies• Jul 28

Brazil Central Bank to Start FX Swap Rollover on August 5

The Banco Central do Brasil will begin rolling over currency swap contracts maturing on September 1, 2026, to curb volatility in the USD/BRL market.

USD BRL Rises as New 25% US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Trade Surplus
Currencies• Jul 28

USD BRL Rises as New 25% US Tariffs Threaten Brazil Trade Surplus

The USD/BRL exchange rate hovered near 5.13 after the US implemented a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports, threatening the country's export surplus.

Brazil SMB Fintech Asaas Drives 'One-Stop-Shop' Pivot with R$820M Capital Raise, Targeting R$1B Revenue
Tech• Jul 28

Brazil SMB Fintech Asaas Drives 'One-Stop-Shop' Pivot with R$820M Capital Raise, Targeting R$1B Revenue

Asaas's massive Series C and R$1B revenue goal highlights the rush by Brazilian SMB fintechs to integrate financial services with operational ERP.

Brazil’s Treasury Seeks $35 Billion Foreign Debt Expansion as Domestic NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low
PROMarkets• Jul 28

Brazil’s Treasury Seeks $35 Billion Foreign Debt Expansion as Domestic NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low

Structural shift in Brazil's debt management forces Treasury to seek a higher foreign debt ceiling after domestic NTN-B demand collapses.

FGTS Council Approves R$13.2 Billion Profit Distribution, Fueling Controlled Boost to Consumer Credit
Politics• Jul 28

FGTS Council Approves R$13.2 Billion Profit Distribution, Fueling Controlled Boost to Consumer Credit

Brazil’s FGTS Council approved the R$13.2 billion profit distribution to 138 million workers, increasing collateral for secured loans and boosting domestic consumption.

Political Uncertainty and U.S. Trade Tensions Put Risk Premium on USD/BRL, IBOV
PROPolitics• Jul 28

Political Uncertainty and U.S. Trade Tensions Put Risk Premium on USD/BRL, IBOV

Lula's poll lead and new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods increase market risk, driving political uncertainty into the USD/BRL exchange rate.

Brazil Formally Opens WTO Dispute Against US Tariffs of 25% and 12.5%
Markets• Jul 28

Brazil Formally Opens WTO Dispute Against US Tariffs of 25% and 12.5%

Brazil filed a formal WTO consultation request over new US tariffs, increasing trade friction for key Brazilian exporters.

Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Crypto Blockade, Denies Access
Tech• Jul 28

Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Crypto Blockade, Denies Access

Brazil's STF has upheld a crypto asset seizure and denied a defendant full access to the police inquiry, highlighting rising regulatory risks for investors.

Big Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long Soybean Position, Signaling Bullish Trend for Global Agribusiness
Markets• Jul 28

Big Speculators Hold Massive Net-Long Soybean Position, Signaling Bullish Trend for Global Agribusiness

Large speculators' net-long position in soybean futures hits a significant level, suggesting sustained price support for the key Brazilian export.

Brazil Small Caps Trade at 33% Historical Discount
Small Caps• Jul 28

Brazil Small Caps Trade at 33% Historical Discount

Brazil's Small Cap Index (SMLL) trades at a steep 33% historical discount, presenting a stark valuation contrast for global investors eyeing B3 stocks.

Asaas Targets R$1 Billion Revenue by 2026 on Back of M&A Push
Tech• Jul 28

Asaas Targets R$1 Billion Revenue by 2026 on Back of M&A Push

Brazilian fintech Asaas leverages its R$820 million Series C funding to acquire Mutuus and Helena CRM, aiming for R$1 billion in revenue by 2026.

Narrowing Selic-Fed Spread Limits BRL Carry Trade Appeal
Currencies• Jul 28

Narrowing Selic-Fed Spread Limits BRL Carry Trade Appeal

As Brazil's Copom cuts the Selic rate to 14.25% and the Fed remains restrictive, Rabobank targets a weaker USD/BRL of 5.35 by end-2026.

Treasury Shifts Funding Strategy as NTN-B Issuance Hits Decades-Worst Domestic Demand
PROMarkets• Jul 28

Treasury Shifts Funding Strategy as NTN-B Issuance Hits Decades-Worst Domestic Demand

Brazil's Treasury seeks a major external debt mandate shift after inflation-linked bond demand collapses due to tax arbitrage.

AZSG11 Net Worth Jumps R$63.7 Million on Asset Revaluation
Investing• Jul 28

AZSG11 Net Worth Jumps R$63.7 Million on Asset Revaluation

Brazilian solar infrastructure FII AZSG11 has resolved its temporary negative equity with an R$63.7 million asset revaluation, boosting its book value.

Lula Reform Bills Delayed Until Post-Election Amid Senate Gridlock
Politics• Jul 28

Lula Reform Bills Delayed Until Post-Election Amid Senate Gridlock

The Lula administration faces legislative delays on key bills, including the PEC 6x1, as Senate gridlock and election campaigns stall the congressional agenda.

Selic Rate Decline Triggers Review of INSS Consigned Loan Cap
PROInvesting• Jul 28

Selic Rate Decline Triggers Review of INSS Consigned Loan Cap

Brazil's Minister of Social Security confirms a potential reduction in the 1.85% monthly interest cap on INSS consigned loans, directly impacting major banks.

Zero Rain in Key Brazilian Ag Regions Raises Soil Moisture Risk for 2026/27 Soybean Planting
PROAgro• Jul 28

Zero Rain in Key Brazilian Ag Regions Raises Soil Moisture Risk for 2026/27 Soybean Planting

Dry conditions in Brazil’s Center-West and Matopiba threaten soil moisture ahead of the critical 2026/27 soybean planting.

Heavy Storms in Brazil Delay Coffee and Sugarcane Harvests
Agro• Jul 28

Heavy Storms in Brazil Delay Coffee and Sugarcane Harvests

Heavy unseasonal rainfall in Brazil's agricultural heartland has delayed coffee and sugarcane harvests, fueling supply concerns and impacting logistics.

Brazil Real Yields Hit 20-Year High Amid Debt Auction Struggle
PROMarkets• Jul 28

Brazil Real Yields Hit 20-Year High Amid Debt Auction Struggle

Brazil's Treasury faces severe demand issues for inflation-linked NTN-B bonds, pushing real yields to historic highs and threatening fiscal stability.

Solar FII AZSG11 Revaluation Hikes Net Equity by R$63.7M
Investing• Jul 28

Solar FII AZSG11 Revaluation Hikes Net Equity by R$63.7M

AZ Solargrid Renda Solar FII (AZSG11) completed its first fair value asset revaluation, boosting net equity by R$63.7 million and erasing a temporary book deficit.

Brazil Fat Cattle Futures Surge: October Contract Jumps Over 3.5%
Agro• Jul 28

Brazil Fat Cattle Futures Surge: October Contract Jumps Over 3.5%

Strong upward movement in B3 fat cattle futures signals rising input costs and profit margin pressure for meatpackers amid a strengthening beef cycle.

Brazil STF Consolidates Crypto Asset Freezing via CriptoJud
Tech• Jul 28

Brazil STF Consolidates Crypto Asset Freezing via CriptoJud

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) reinforces judicial power to freeze crypto assets, utilizing the CriptoJud system to close regulatory loopholes.

Brazil Veto Override Signals Regulatory Shift for Infrastructure
Politics• Jul 28

Brazil Veto Override Signals Regulatory Shift for Infrastructure

The Brazilian Congress has overridden a presidential veto on the Environmental Licensing Bill, easing regulatory hurdles for major infrastructure and agribusiness projects.

AI Becomes Top Investment Priority for Brazilian SMEs
Tech• Jul 28

AI Becomes Top Investment Priority for Brazilian SMEs

Brazilian small and mid-sized enterprises are rapidly adopting AI, driving a major B2B SaaS growth opportunity for tech providers like TOTVS and Locaweb.

Lula Senate Support Halves, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms
PROPolitics• Jul 28

Lula Senate Support Halves, Threatening Brazil Fiscal Reforms

Support for Lula's agenda in the Senate plummeted from 75% to 38.5%, elevating political risk and threatening fiscal reforms.

USD BRL: Brazil Central Bank to Roll Over September Swaps
Currencies• Jul 28

USD BRL: Brazil Central Bank to Roll Over September Swaps

Banco Central do Brasil announced it will begin rolling over traditional currency swap contracts maturing September 1, 2026, starting August 5, 2026.

GARE11 Confirms Strategic Allocation of R$1.27 Billion Capital Raise, Reaffirms Dividend Guidance
Investing• Jul 28

GARE11 Confirms Strategic Allocation of R$1.27 Billion Capital Raise, Reaffirms Dividend Guidance

Brazilian Real Estate Fund GARE11 detailed the allocation of its R$1.27B raise, doubling Net Worth and moving to negative net leverage, maintaining income guidance.

CACR11 Surges 4.81% Against Broader IFIX Index Decline
Investing• Jul 28

CACR11 Surges 4.81% Against Broader IFIX Index Decline

Real estate fund CACR11 surged 4.81% to R$16.35 despite ongoing administrative crises, contrasting with a broader 0.18% decline in the IFIX index.

WEG Analyst Rating Upgraded on International Expansion, AI Demand Forecasts
Markets• Jul 28

WEG Analyst Rating Upgraded on International Expansion, AI Demand Forecasts

Brazilian industrial WEG (WEGE3) saw its analyst rating raised by major firms, who cited AI-driven data center demand and global capex cycle.

LWSA’s Bling Challenges Fintechs for SME Dominance
PROTech• Jul 28

LWSA’s Bling Challenges Fintechs for SME Dominance

LWSA’s subsidiary Bling integrates financial services into its ERP platform, intensifying competition in Brazil's lucrative SME market.