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Rabobank Forecasts 9% Depreciation, Sees Brazilian Real at R$5.55 on Twin Fiscal and Geopolitical Risks
Rabobank forecasts the USD/BRL exchange rate to hit R$5.55 by end-2026, anticipating a 9.0% depreciation driven by fiscal and geopolitical uncertainty.

Sharp Drop in Brazil Industrial Output Bolsters Selic Cut Case, Pressuring BRL Carry Trade
Weaker-than-expected industrial production data reinforces the expectation for deeper Selic rate cuts, eroding the Brazilian Real's carry trade appeal.

Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Selic to 14.00%, But Cautious Tone Signals End of Faster Easing Cycle
Copom cut the Selic benchmark interest rate by 25bps to 14.00%, but the communique signals caution on the pace of future cuts.

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.

Brazil’s 14.25% Selic Rate Sustains Brazilian Real Carry Trade, Attracting Foreign Capital
Brazil’s elevated Selic rate of 14.25% makes the BRL a top carry trade beneficiary, driving significant foreign capital inflows.

Haddad’s São Paulo Run Becomes PT’s Strategic Proxy for Lula’s Policy Continuity
The PT is heavily prioritizing former Finance Minister Fernando Haddad's run for São Paulo governor, turning the state race into a direct test of the Lula administration's economic policy direction and stability for investors.

BNDES Commits R$20 Billion to Fleet Renewal, Boosting Brazil ETF
BNDES approves R$20 billion under its 'BNDES Mais Mobilidade' program to modernize heavy vehicles, boosting the Brazil ETF (EWZ) and industrial ADRs.

Lula-Milei Crisis Escalates: Brazil Recalls Ambassador as Mercosul Trade Framework Faces Existential Risk
Brazil's diplomatic protest after Milei insults Lula and a Supreme Court Justice threatens the $31B Brazil-Argentina trade axis and Mercosul's stability.

Managed Money Builds Extreme Net-Long Position in Soybeans, Signaling Volatility Ahead for Brazilian Exports
Large speculators piled into soybean futures, increasing net long contracts to 175,646, a level that raises risk of liquidation.

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’s Capital Markets Hit Record R$361.8 Billion in H1, Fueled by Equity Fundraising and Fiagros
Brazilian capital markets set a new H1 volume record, driven by a rebound in equity deals and a surge in agroindustry funds.

US 25% Tariff Sustains Brazilian Real Weakness as Trade War Risk Caps Carry Trade Appeal
The new 25% US tariff on Brazilian imports has stalled BRL appreciation, introducing a trade war risk premium at a critical time.

Brazil ETF and Agribusiness Eye Bullish Soybean Speculators
Large speculators hold a heavy net-long position in soybean futures, signaling bullish momentum that could impact the Brazil ETF (EWZ) and major B3 stocks.