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Brazil’s Ferrogrão Railway Moves Toward Tender Despite R$33 Billion Cost and Public Fund Debate
Updated studies for the 933-kilometer grain railway in the Amazon were submitted to Brazil's Federal Court of Accounts for tender review.
Brazil’s Ferrogrão Rail Project Advances After Removing R$3.5 Billion Public Subsidy
Brazil has revised the economic model for the massive Ferrogrão rail project, eliminating a R$3.5 billion public subsidy to clear administrative hurdles, though viability remains a concern.
Itaú Unibanco Receives Key Preliminary U.S. Approval to Launch National Bank
Brazil's largest private bank, Itaú Unibanco, has secured conditional OCC approval to form 'Itaú Bank,' expanding its U.S. services.
Brazil’s New Credit Program Pits Public Banks Against Private Lenders
Desenrola Adimplentes offers low-cost loans to solvent borrowers, but private banks resist due to profitability concerns.
Itaúsa Confirms R$ 2.8 Billion Interest on Own Capital Payment After Strong Q2 Earnings
Brazil's largest holding company, Itaúsa (ITSA4), greenlights a R$ 2.8B JCP payment for income investors.
Itaúsa Posts 7% Recurring Profit Growth, Confirms R$2.8 Billion JCP Payment Date
Brazilian holding company Itaúsa (ITSA4) reported R$4.3B in Q2 recurring net income and confirmed a R$2.8B Interest on Own Capital (JCP) payment.
Porto Seguro’s Porto Bank Credit Arm Profit Plunges 32.5% on Spiking Losses
Porto Seguro (PSSA3) Q2 net income was flat despite strong revenue, as a 66.7% spike in credit losses at Porto Bank signaled rising risk.
Ibovespa Drops 1.23% on Copom Caution and Geopolitical Risk; PETR4 Limits Loss
Brazil's benchmark Ibovespa fell to 175,546.36 points as the Central Bank’s cautious tone post-Selic cut dampened rate-sensitive stocks.
Extratropical Cyclone Threatens Southern Brazil Winter Crops While Low River Levels Stress Northern Export Logistics
Intense cyclone targets Paraná and Rio Grande do Sul, risking wheat damage, concurrent with low water levels slowing exports from Miritituba port.
Itaú Unibanco Delivers R$12.4B Profit, 24.3% ROE as 'Swiss Watch' Strategy Stays on Track
Itaú Unibanco (ITUB4, ITUB ADR) reported R$12.4B recurring net income with high ROE, but tempered outlook for fee income.
Itaú Shares Drop as Robust Q2 Profit Hides Full-Year Service Revenue Guidance Cut
Itaú Unibanco reported a strong R$ 12.4 billion Q2 recurring profit, but a surprise cut to its fee income forecast weighed on the B3 stock.
Itaú Unibanco’s Core Lending Power, 24.3% ROE Overshadow Service Revenue Guidance Cut in Q2
Itaú reported R$ 12.4B recurring net income and a 24.3% ROE, but cut its fee revenue growth forecast, causing ITUB4 shares to dip.
Brazilian Real Volatility Spikes as USD/BRL Breaches Central Bank's R$5.10 Model Ahead of Expected Selic Cut
The USD/BRL touched R$5.1351 on Tuesday, rising past the BCB's internal exchange rate model ahead of the expected 25bp Selic rate cut.
ANBIMA to Detail AI Adoption and Tokenization Pilot Findings on August 7, Signaling Institutional Tech Shift
Brazilian capital market association ANBIMA will release key findings on AI adoption and DLT asset tokenization, defining the future regulatory landscape.
COPOM Poised to Deliver Fourth Consecutive Selic Rate Cut to 14.0%
Brazil's Central Bank is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25 bps on Wednesday, improving the outlook for interest-sensitive stocks.
Brazil Opens R$100 Billion Rural Debt Window as Banks Face Credit Risk
Brazil's CMN has regulated MP 1.376/2026, opening a R$100 billion rural debt renegotiation window that shifts credit risk directly onto major banks.
Ibovespa Falls 1.52% as Hot US PCE Print Fuels Global Risk-Off Sentiment
Brazil's Ibovespa and Brazilian Real weaken as surprisingly high US inflation data shifts Fed rate expectations.
Santander Brasil Q2 Profit Drops 17.6% on Provision Surge, Pulling Down Brazil Bank Stocks
Santander Brasil (SANB11) missed Q2 consensus with R$3.01B net income as loan-loss provisions spiked 20.6%, signaling broad credit risk.
BNDES Commits R$20 Billion to Fleet Renewal, Boosting Brazil ETF
BNDES approves R$20 billion under its 'BNDES Mais Mobilidade' program to modernize heavy vehicles, boosting the Brazil ETF (EWZ) and industrial ADRs.
Santander Brasil Q2 Profit Plummets 17.6% on High Provisions, Dragging Down Brazilian Bank Stocks
Santander Brasil reported Q2 recurring net income of R$ 3.01B, missing consensus, with ROE dropping to 12.5% and pressuring ITUB4 and BBDC4.
Santander Brasil ROE Plunges to 12.5% as Increased Provisions Sink Q2 Profit
Banco Santander Brasil (SANB11) missed consensus estimates with R$3.0 billion recurring net income, driving its ROE down to 12.5%.
Brazil’s R$530 Million Rural Insurance Cut Amplifies Credit Risk Ahead of Strong El Niño
Shortfall in the PSR budget leaves just 2.78% of Brazil’s farmlands insured, dramatically increasing default risk for lenders.
BRB Rescue Stalemate Drags on B3 Stocks and Real
BC President Galípolo met with Banco de Brasília leadership as a R$6.6 billion rescue package remains stalled, weighing on B3 stocks and the real.
CNPS Vote Looms on INSS Loan Rate Cap, Putting Brazilian Bank Net Interest Margins at Risk
Brazil’s CNPS will vote on cutting the INSS payroll loan rate cap, a move that could directly squeeze the Net Interest Margin of major banks.
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.
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.
VC-Backed Asaas and LWSA’s Bling Escalate Brazil’s SME ‘Super App’ War, Threatening Incumbent Banks
Competition intensifies as Asaas targets R$2B revenue by 2027 while Locaweb's Bling integrates financial services, putting pressure on ITUB4 and BBDC4's core small-business lending.
GARE11 Confirms 2026 Dividend Guidance Post-Capital Raise
Brazilian real estate fund GARE11 maintains its 2026 dividend guidance of R$0.083 to R$0.090 per share after allocating R$1.27 billion in capital.
INSS Consigned Rate Cap Reduction Looms, Pressuring Banks
Brazil's Social Security Council (CNPS) will meet on August 4 to discuss lowering the 1.85% monthly interest rate cap on INSS consigned credit.
Petrobras PETR4 Plummets on Oil Price Drop, Ibovespa Rallies Led by ITUB4 and Domestic Stocks
The Ibovespa rose 0.74% to 175,334.45 today, fueled by financial stocks, despite Petrobras (PETR4) sinking 2.84% on lower global oil prices.