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Brazil’s High Selic Rate Drives Institutional Interest in Fixed-Rate ETFs for Capital Gains
InvestingSep 21

Brazil’s High Selic Rate Drives Institutional Interest in Fixed-Rate ETFs for Capital Gains

Major Brazilian institutions are pointing clients to fixed-rate bond ETFs, a play on falling interest rate expectations.

Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Selic Rate to 13.75%, Boosting Retail and Construction Prospects
InvestingSep 16

Brazil’s Central Bank Cuts Selic Rate to 13.75%, Boosting Retail and Construction Prospects

Brazil’s central bank, Copom, cut the benchmark Selic interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 13.75% per annum, a move expected to stimulate the highly rate-sensitive retail and civil construction sectors.

Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan Outlines Re-election Economic Pitch: Fiscal Discipline to Cut Selic Rate
PROPoliticsAug 21

Brazil Finance Minister Dario Durigan Outlines Re-election Economic Pitch: Fiscal Discipline to Cut Selic Rate

Dario Durigan clarified the Lula administration's economic focus, linking strict fiscal control to lower interest rates and a key labor reform.

Brazil’s 14.0% Interest Rate Lures Foreign Capital, But Lula’s Fiscal Risk Constrains Further Cuts
PROCurrenciesAug 12

Brazil’s 14.0% Interest Rate Lures Foreign Capital, But Lula’s Fiscal Risk Constrains Further Cuts

The Banco Central do Brasil’s high Selic rate attracts massive global 'carry trade,' strengthening the Real, yet the high rate is a defensive wall against fiscal uncertainty.

Brazil Crypto Hold Proposal Threatens Digital Asset Competitiveness
PROTechAug 06

Brazil Crypto Hold Proposal Threatens Digital Asset Competitiveness

The Central Bank of Brazil's proposed 24-hour hold on crypto transfers over $10,000 sparks industry backlash over fintech competitiveness and liquidity.

Brazil’s New VAT Rate Could Hit 28%, Highest in OECD
PROPoliticsAug 06

Brazil’s New VAT Rate Could Hit 28%, Highest in OECD

Brazil's dual VAT rate under the PEC 45/2019 tax reform is projected to reach 28%, threatening consumer-facing sectors and driving up services costs.

Political Logjam on Fiscal Adjustment Curbs Central Bank’s Scope for Deeper Selic Rate Cuts
PROPoliticsAug 06

Political Logjam on Fiscal Adjustment Curbs Central Bank’s Scope for Deeper Selic Rate Cuts

The Copom’s fourth consecutive 25-bps cut to 14.00% is overshadowed by political failure to deliver a credible fiscal adjustment.

Brazil Central Bank Poised for Selic Cut to 14.00%; Guidance on Easing Cycle is the Key Market Driver
PROMarketsAug 05

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.

Small-Cap Brazil Index (SMLL) Trades at 33% Discount as Rate Sensitivity Weighs
Small CapsAug 03

Small-Cap Brazil Index (SMLL) Trades at 33% Discount as Rate Sensitivity Weighs

Brazil's SMLL Index is trading at 8.7x projected earnings, a 33% discount to its historical average, due to small-cap sensitivity to the elevated Selic rate.

Lula Disapproval Hits 49% in Poll, Stirring Brazil Fiscal Fears
PROPoliticsJul 30

Lula Disapproval Hits 49% in Poll, Stirring Brazil Fiscal Fears

A new PoderData poll shows Lula's disapproval at 49%, raising investor concerns over the government's ability to pass critical fiscal reforms.

Brazilian Real Strengthens to R$5.12 as Fed Pause Fuels High-Yield Carry Trade
PROCurrenciesJul 30

Brazilian Real Strengthens to R$5.12 as Fed Pause Fuels High-Yield Carry Trade

The Brazilian Real gained against the US Dollar, driven by the Federal Reserve's rate hold and persistent investor interest in Brazil's high-yield carry trade.

Brazil Small Cap Index (SMLL) Trades at Steep 33% Discount to Historical Average on B3
PROSmall CapsJul 30

Brazil Small Cap Index (SMLL) Trades at Steep 33% Discount to Historical Average on B3

The B3 Small Cap Index (SMLL) trades at a 33% discount to its historical P/E average, creating the largest valuation asymmetry on the Brazilian stock exchange.

USD BRL Breaks Past R$5.11 as Brazilian Real Weakens
PROCurrenciesJul 30

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 IFIX Real Estate Index Retreats Below 3,800 Amid High Real Interest Rates
PROInvestingJul 30

Brazil’s IFIX Real Estate Index Retreats Below 3,800 Amid High Real Interest Rates

The IFIX (FII Index) fell 0.26% to 3,797.33, confirming that restrictive monetary policy and high fixed-income competition remain the primary headwind for Brazil real estate funds.

Brazil Police Probe Construction Fraud in Alagoas State
PoliticsJul 28

Brazil Police Probe Construction Fraud in Alagoas State

Brazil's Federal Police launched Operation Delivery to investigate school construction fraud, highlighting governance risks for investors in B3 stocks.

Galípolo Meets BRB Leadership Amid R$6.6B Rescue Impasse
PoliticsJul 28

Galípolo Meets BRB Leadership Amid R$6.6B Rescue Impasse

Central Bank of Brazil President Gabriel Galípolo met with BRB leadership as a R$6.6 billion rescue package remains stalled, impacting B3 assets.

Political Fiscal Risk Hardens BRL Support Above R$5.10
CurrenciesJul 28

Political Fiscal Risk Hardens BRL Support Above R$5.10

Domestic political polarization and a rising nominal deficit establish a firm floor for the USD/BRL despite high Selic interest rates.

Brazil PF Operation Targets R$1.3M Public Works Corruption
PoliticsJul 28

Brazil PF Operation Targets R$1.3M Public Works Corruption

Federal Police launch Operation Delivery in Alagoas, freezing R$1.3M in assets over municipal construction kickbacks, signaling regional governance risks.

Brazil Fiscal Risk: Political Avoidance Masks R$500B Gap
PoliticsJul 28

Brazil Fiscal Risk: Political Avoidance Masks R$500B Gap

Analysts warn Brazil needs a R$500 billion fiscal shock by 2027, but pre-election political gridlock is stalling structural spending cuts and elevating sovereign risk.

Galípolo Meets BRB Leadership as R$6.6B Rescue Plan Stalls
PROPoliticsJul 28

Galípolo Meets BRB Leadership as R$6.6B Rescue Plan Stalls

BC President Gabriel Galípolo met with BRB to discuss restructuring amid a stalled R$6.6 billion rescue package, raising concerns over systemic risk.

Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Seizure of Suspect's Crypto Assets
TechJul 28

Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Seizure of Suspect's Crypto Assets

Brazil's STF has upheld the freezing of a suspect's cryptocurrency in a major financial fraud case, reinforcing the country's strict digital asset enforcement.

Brazil NTN-B Demand Hits 20-Year Low on Fiscal Risks
MarketsJul 28

Brazil NTN-B Demand Hits 20-Year Low on Fiscal Risks

Institutional demand for Brazil's inflation-linked NTN-B bonds has collapsed to a 20-year low, pushing secondary market yields above IPCA + 8%.

Brazil Eases Spending Block as 2026 Fiscal Outlook Improves
PoliticsJul 28

Brazil Eases Spending Block as 2026 Fiscal Outlook Improves

Brazil reduced its required budget spending block by R$5.7 billion, signaling increased fiscal confidence and boosting outlooks for BRL and local assets.

Brazil NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low on Fiscal Fears
PROMarketsJul 28

Brazil NTN-B Issuance Hits 20-Year Low on Fiscal Fears

Brazil's National Treasury sees inflation-linked NTN-B bond issuance plunge to a 20-year low as fiscal risks push real interest rates above 8%.

USD BRL Eases as Brazil Mid-July Inflation Cools to 0.06%
CurrenciesJul 28

USD BRL Eases as Brazil Mid-July Inflation Cools to 0.06%

Brazil's IPCA-15 mid-July inflation slowed to 0.06%, dragging the annual rate to 4.52% as markets await the next Copom decision on the Selic rate.

Regulatory Risk in Brazil Power Tariffs Damps Low Inflation
PoliticsJul 28

Regulatory Risk in Brazil Power Tariffs Damps Low Inflation

Brazil's July IPCA-15 inflation slowed to 0.06%, but a 3.03% spike in residential electricity driven by regulatory adjustments poses risks for utility stocks.

Brazilian Real Carry Trade Resilient on High Real Rates, Deficit
CurrenciesJul 28

Brazilian Real Carry Trade Resilient on High Real Rates, Deficit

Brazil's narrowing current account deficit and high inflation-adjusted real interest rates keep the Brazilian real highly attractive for carry trades.

US Tariffs and Middle East Risks Cap BRL Carry-Trade Gains
CurrenciesJul 28

US Tariffs and Middle East Risks Cap BRL Carry-Trade Gains

Brazil's 14.25% Selic rate fuels carry trades, but new 25% US tariffs and Middle East tensions cap the Brazilian real's appreciation potential.

BRL Carry Trade Faces Headwinds as Dollar Nears R$5.28 Forecast
PROCurrenciesJul 28

BRL Carry Trade Faces Headwinds as Dollar Nears R$5.28 Forecast

The Brazilian real faces a potential 3.36% depreciation toward R$5.28, threatening the lucrative BRL carry trade despite high local Selic interest rates.

Brazil Supreme Court Upholds Crypto Blockade, Denies Access
TechJul 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.