Due to its dependence on proceedings in Congress, there are still doubts about the extent of measure, experts say 04/27/2026 The supplementary bill (PLP) that allows the federal government to use extra oil revenues to offset tax reductions on fuel could effectively prevent larger price hikes during periods of high volatility, experts in the sector […]
Higher debt costs squeeze disposable income even as strong labor market lifts wages, according to Tendências 04/27/2026 Brazilian families have had less money left at the end of the month to spend on consumption beyond basic items and the payment of taxes and debt. That may help explain voters’ discomfort with the […]
Most market participants expect Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee to lower base rate to 14.5%, while signaling caution on inflation risks 04/27/2026 With the Selic base rate deep in contractionary territory, but against a backdrop of high uncertainty and inflationary pressure from the war in the Middle East, the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee […]
Decisão da 4ª turma da Corte da Cidadania se baseou na lei 11.638/07, que não prevê tal obrigação. 22 de abril de 2026 A 4ª turma do STJ entendeu que juntas comerciais não podem exigir a publicação prévia de balanços e demonstrações financeiras como requisito para o arquivamento de atos societários de sociedades limitadas de […]
Acquisition of Serra Verde highlights global scramble to secure critical minerals beyond China 04/22/2026 Serra Verde, in Minaçu (Goiás), is the only one in Brazil with an operating mine — Photo: Divulgação/Serra Verde The acquisition of the only rare earth mining company in commercial operation in Brazil by a U.S. firm has raised concerns […]
Lawsuit cites irregular capital increases, links to distressed asset deals under investigation 04/22/2026 Messages sent by Paulo Henrique Costa, former president of Banco de Brasília (BRB), indicate he may have acted improperly to benefit Daniel Vorcaro’s Banco Master by allowing capital increases that enabled the purchase of loan portfolios from the bank. The conclusion is part […]
High rates, war and a growing number of corporate restructurings are making investors more cautious, leading firms to shelve fixed-income offerings 04/22/2026 Brazilian companies are postponing local bond deals, including financial bills and debentures, as investors grow more risk-averse. Concerns that interest rates will remain high for longer, combined with global inflation […]
Higher oil prices may lift exporters’ results, but companies tied to domestic economy face weaker consumption, high borrowing costs and mounting inflation pressure 04/22/2026 Brazil’s first-quarter earnings season, which will gather pace in the coming weeks, is set to be shaped heavily by local and global macroeconomic forces, as still-high interest rates […]
Wave of balance-sheet warnings reflects tighter liquidity and mounting debt pressures 04/16/2026 Retailer Marisa is one of the companies dealing with financial strain for some time — Photo: Divulgação The financial troubles facing a group of listed companies have triggered an unprecedented wave of warnings in financial statements, often issued by management itself, pointing to […]
National Treasury’s record issuance and Minerva sale signal reopening, but investors remain selective amid global volatility 04/16/2026 Brazil’s National Treasury returned to the European bond market with a €5 billion issuance, the largest in its history. Despite market volatility tied to the war in Iran, the transaction drew nearly €16 billion in demand and attracted […]