According to the grid operator, new lines will restore wind and solar generation levels seen before the August 2023 blackout 10/22/2024 Brazil’s national grid operator ONS has increased the capacity to transmit renewable power from Brazil’s Northeast to the rest of the country with the activation of three new transmission lines and a power substation. […]
Combination of the two companies could generate revenue of R$16bn and capture a market share of approximately 17% in the laboratory industry 10/22/2024 Negotiations for a merger between EMS and Hypera could mark the start of a second wave of consolidation among Brazilian drugmakers. There is an expectation that other groups may accelerate mergers and […]
Early redemption of debentures totaled R$76.4bn from January to September, nearly ten times the amount from the same period last year 10/22/2024 Amid a rush by investors and issuers into the corporate debt market, and consequently, a sharp reduction in risk premiums, companies have already repurchased R$76.4 billion in debentures from January to September, a […]
Lack of “deliveries” in fiscal area concerns, with pressure on exchange rates, interest rates 10/21/2024 The anticipated cooling of economic activity after a surprising first semester is beginning to show in indicators, along with decreasing fiscal momentum. What could be seen as a relief and good news for inflation, however, is overshadowed by the growing […]
Ibre-FGV study shows formal job openings in 2024 increased by 45.2% for women and 10.1% among men 10/21/2024 In a scenario where women remain underrepresented in the job market, the rate of formal job creation for them in 2024 has so far been much higher than for men. This movement has helped reduce inequality in […]
In Brazil alone, $64.5bn is expected to be invested by 2028, according to the Brazilian Mining Institute, not counting potential acquisitions 10/21/2024 Interest in tech-related and energy-transition metals like lithium and copper has driven a surge in the search for mineral deposits and projects worldwide, spurring mergers and acquisitions in the sector. In addition to […]
Loans made with funds from the Brazilian Savings and Loan System (SBPE) will be limited to properties up to R$1.5m 10/16/2024 Responsible for 68% of the country’s real estate financing, state-run bank Caixa Econômica Federal has announced restrictions for new loan concessions. Financing made with funds from the Brazilian Savings and Loan System (SBPE) will […]
Potential collaboration stems from high-level talks between India’s Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard, as India aims to boost energy self-sufficiency while balancing its transition to green energy 10/16/2024 India is trying to attract Petrobras to explore oil in the deep waters off its coast. This was the key topic during […]
Chance of Republican victory in White House, Congress affects emerging markets 10/16/2024 The positive sentiment in local markets, buoyed by more favorable fiscal signals from the Brazilian government, was short-lived. External factors once again dominated the movements of domestic assets on Tuesday, with increased bets on a win by Republican Donald Trump in the U.S. […]
Amid government pressure, company risks losing concession; process would be slow and complex 10/15/2024 The crisis opened by the blackout in São Paulo is expected to complicate the renewal of Enel’s concession, which expires in June 2028, according to experts interviewed by Valor. The current perception is that the contract would head towards a bidding […]