Analysts see higher labor costs and possible price increases, while others say better-rested workers and lower turnover could offset some of the impact 10/15/2026 Fernando de Holanda Barbosa Filho — Photo: Leo Pinheiro/Valor Brazil’s decision to end the six-day workweek could increase labor costs, put upward pressure on inflation, and force […]
Candidates are in a statistical tie in polling firm’s first electoral survey for the second round of the presidential vote 10/15/2026 In the first Quaest poll for the presidential runoff, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (Liberal Party, PL) leads with 46% of voting intentions, while President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (Workers’ Party, PT) […]
U.S. military tests pilotless helicopters for logistics, rescue and firefighting missions as experts call for safeguards against AI risks 10/09/2026 Lockheed Martin is developing the autonomous U-Hawk helicopter as it expands its presence in Latin America — Photo: Lockheed Martin/Divulgação The U.S. Army has been testing fully autonomous helicopters developed […]
Investors weigh whether post-election surge marks one-off repricing or start of sustained upswing reminiscent of Brazil’s investment-grade upgrade 10/09/2026 João Henrique da Fonseca — Photo: Nilani Goettems/Valor The outcome of Brazil’s first-round presidential election sent domestic financial markets soaring on October 5, producing one of the biggest single-day rallies in the country’s […]
09/01/2026 BRAZIL’S DEBT CLIMBS AS STATE-RUN FIRMS POST RECORD DEFICIT Gross debt reaches 82.5% of GDP, highest since 2021, while federal companies’ shortfall widens nearly 50% through July Brazil’s general government gross debt, the main gauge of the country’s public debt burden, rose to 82.51% of gross domestic product in July, Central Bank data […]
09/01/2026 BRAZIL’S DEBT CLIMBS AS STATE-RUN FIRMS POST RECORD DEFICIT Gross debt reaches 82.5% of GDP, highest since 2021, while federal companies’ shortfall widens nearly 50% through July Brazil’s general government gross debt, the main gauge of the country’s public debt burden, rose to 82.51% of gross domestic product in July, […]
New Senate lineup puts members of the court on alert as Flávio Bolsonaro and his allies vow to remove justices 10/06/2026 From left to right: justices Alexandre de Moraes, Gilmar Mendes, Flávio Dino, André Mendonça, and Dias Toffoli — Photo: Antonio Augusto/STF Supreme Court justices consulted by Valor are divided over whether the […]
Groceries have risen 60.8% since the pandemic, far outpacing overall inflation and helping explain voter unease 10/06/2026 Fábio Romão: “Food has become more expensive, and short-term relief measures have done little to help” — Photo: Silvia Costanti/Valor Brazilian grocery bills have risen far faster than overall inflation since the pandemic, […]
Follow-on deals expected to lead reopening as companies seek fresh capital after first-round election gains 10/06/2026 Investment banks prepare companies to raise funds through stock offerings — Photo: Aloisio Maurício/Agência O Globo The Ibovespa’s surge following the first round of Brazil’s election is prompting investment banks to step up preparations for a […]
Late payments rise as costly credit-card debt grows despite recent Selic rate cuts 09/30/2026 Roberto Luis Troster — Photo: Rogerio Vieira Consumer delinquencies on bank loans, a major issue in this year’s election campaign, reached a new high in August, Central Bank data show. Among non-earmarked loans, where interest rates are freely […]