Recession fears loom larger for companies than tariff hikes, emerging consensus shows 04/25/2025 WEG, which makes electric motors and transformers at its plant in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, gets 8% of revenue from exports to the U.S. — Photo: Rogerio Vieira/Valor More than the proposed 10% additional tariffs on Brazilian imports to the U.S., […]
Change to offset exemption of lowest bracket would make Brazilian system less regressive, but raise questions over double taxation from dividends 04/25/2025 Taxpayers with an average income ranging from R$750 million to R$1 billion annually pay only 1.49% in income tax on average, according to data from Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service obtained […]
Leading indicator IPCA-15 falls to 0.43% in April from 0.64% in March even as price increases became more widespread 04/25/2025 Rising prices have been a big complain among Brazilian consumers — Photo: José Cruz/Agência Brasil The Extended Consumer Price Index -15 (IPCA-15)–considered a preview of Brazil’s official inflation rate–rose 0.43% […]
At least four companies to conclude deals this week; others expected in May 04/22/2025 10:02 AM Updated um dia Neonergia Pernambuco, Mineração Morro do Ipê, Cirklo, and Autogeração Solar are finalizing issuances this week — Photo: Marcello Casal Jr/Agência Brasil/Arquivo Following the extended holiday weekend, at least four companies are set to conclude debenture offerings totaling […]
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U.S. retreat from climate commitments boosts Brazil and China leadership ahead of COP30 04/23/2025 Alexandre Silveira — Photo: Heka Producciones/Valor Energy transition, particularly the challenges of expanding renewable energy, took center stage at the third panel of the Summit Valor Econômico Brazil-China 2025, held Wednesday in Shanghai. Brazilian Minister of Mines and Energy Alexandre Silveira stressed […]
Event highlights business opportunities in agriculture, mining, car making, smart cities, renewable energy, and technology 04/22/2025 In a bid to deepen ties with its largest trading partner, a Brazilian delegation of officials, experts, and business leaders is in China for the start of the Summit Valor Econômico Brazil-China 2025, kicking off tomorrow (April 22) in Shanghai. […]
Economists urge the country to reduce barriers, improve competitiveness, and embrace global markets as supply chains realign 04/22/2025 Given the ongoing global trade wars, it is increasingly vital for Brazil to address persistent domestic challenges, including poor logistics infrastructure, bureaucratic obstacles, restricted access to quality education, an ineffective public sector, insufficient credit guarantees, and the overall […]
Already active in the country through its subsidiaries Alta Genetics, Genex, Transov, and Vas, the American company now plans to bring all other bovine genetics firms in its portfolio to Brazil 04/17/2025 Already active in Brazil through subsidiaries Alta Genetics, Genex, Transova, and Vas, U.S.-based Urus has announced it will begin full-scale operations in the […]