Judge rejects federal appeal, leaving injunction in place for five oil companies until a full appellate panel rules on the case 04/10/2026 A federal appellate judge in Brazil has rejected the federal government’s request and upheld a preliminary injunction suspending collection of the oil export tax for five oil companies operating in the […]
Container freight from Brazil to Mediterranean-Middle East route jumps 67% in April from March levels as conflict tied to Iran disrupts capacity and raises costs 04/10/2026 Brazil’s ocean export freight rates surged in April amid uncertainty over the future of the war involving Iran. Data from Solve Shipping show that prices for container exports from […]
Weaker demand may create surplus of Brazilian beef 04/09/2026 The expected filling of Brazil’s beef export quota to China by midyear, combined with a growing supply of feedlot cattle ready for slaughter, is likely to push cattle prices lower in the second half, JBS CEO Gilberto Tomazoni said on Tuesday. A potential drop […]
Restructurings, corporate distress and Middle East war widen spreads, while managers say opportunities are starting to emerge, caution remains essential 04/09/2026 The repricing of risk premiums, which began in February and intensified in March, reflects uncertainty and a loss of investor confidence amid a string of cases involving troubled companies and court-supervised […]
Equinor, TotalEnergies, Petrogal, Shell, Repsol Sinopec win injunction as government prepares appeal 04/09/2026 A federal court in Rio de Janeiro has granted a preliminary injunction to five oil companies, suspending the collection of a 12% tax on crude oil exports, which the government introduced in March through a provisional presidential decree. The […]
4ª turma reconheceu cobertura e determinou retorno do caso para análise de dano moral. 8de abril de 2026 A 4ª turma do STJ deu parcial provimento a recurso especial para reconhecer o dever de plano de saúde de custear procedimento indicado para tratamento de câncer, afastando negativa baseada na ausência de previsão […]
Higher crude shipments lift export revenue in March, while imports rise twice as fast and sales to U.S. and Argentina fall 04/08/2026 Brazil posted a trade surplus in March as exports rose 10%, although imports climbed at twice that pace. The increase in export revenue was driven by oil, which accounted for […]
Big-ticket deals lift first-quarter value 30% as companies race to close transactions before the presidential election cycle adds uncertainty 04/08/2026 Brazil’s mergers and acquisitions market regained momentum in the first quarter of 2026, helped by large deals and a push by companies to wrap up transactions before the election period intensifies. A survey […]
Lease renewals drive firms to cheaper districts as prime office costs surge 04/07/2026 Office lease contracts signed during the pandemic are now coming up for renewal, triggering a wave of relocations as companies seek better cost-effective alternatives. Vacancy rates in São Paulo, which reached 23% in prime office buildings in 2021, fell to 13.9% by the end […]
Plan to bypass constitutional amendment route risks friction with Lower House leadership 04/07/2026 The government of President Lula has decided to send Congress a bill to abolish the so-called 6-on-1 workweek, where employees work six consecutive days followed by one day of rest. However, the move has caused division within the ruling coalition, with concerns that it […]