The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) will invest up to R$2.5 billion in infrastructure funds, which will be selected through a competitive process. The state-owned bank opens a call for proposals this Monday to choose up to five funds. A maximum of R$500 million will be allocated to each of them. The bank expects, however, to […]
The free power market, a segment in which consumers with high demand negotiate directly with generation companies and traders, may generate R$6.3 billion in investments in 10 years to draw customers, a projection by consultancy Thymos Energia made at Valor’s request shows. The cost for companies to draw consumers who want to migrate from the […]
After raising R$40 million with the issuance of agribusiness receivables certificates (CRA) at the end of 2021, Grupo Raça Agro, based in the state of Mato Grosso, wants to accelerate its expansion project in the segment of livestock inputs distribution. The company will invest the funds raised to increase its territorial presence and to more […]
Human Rights Watch criticizes Bolsonaro International human rights watchdog Human Rights Watch says in a report released Thursday that President Jair Bolsonaro threatens “the pillars of democracy in Brazil by attempting to undermine confidence in the electoral system, freedom of expression, and the independence of the judiciary.” The document says this year’s elections will test […]
With an increase of 2.4% compared to October, the volume of the services sector surprised positively in November. The good news, however, should be viewed with caution, economists point out. In addition to having been preceded by declines in the previous two months, the November expansion was driven by segments that have presented volatile performances. […]
Brazilian exports grew 34% year over year in value in 2021, more than offsetting the 5% loss reported in the previous year. The growth led to a record shipment of $280.6 billion last year, but had uneven distribution by destinations. The increase in shipments was almost all directed to China, which grabbed a larger share […]
Until the beginning of October last year, Itaú was forbidden by the Central Bank of Brazil to make new acquisitions in the investment segment, due to its agreement with asset management firm XP. Once the separation between the two companies was concluded, this interdiction no longer existed and Itaú unveiled Thursday the purchase of Ideal, […]
Brazilian companies raised R$596bn in domestic capital market in 2021, an all-time high The Brazilian capital market had a landmark year. Companies in the country raised R$596 billion in 2021 considering equity, bonds and hybrid instruments, up 60% year over year and the highest amount since records began, said Anbima, the association of securities firms. […]
The Brazilian government will use an arsenal to apply unilateral retaliation against countries that were convicted of illegal measures on Brazilian exports, but use tricks to maintain restrictions, Valor has learned. A provisional measure already approved in ministerial meetings, and currently in the Chief of Staff Office, authorizes the federal government to retaliate proportionally and […]
The rise in interest rates, the increase in logistics costs and the need for companies to recover some profitability have led Brazilian online marketplaces to raise prices. On such e-commerce platforms, product or service information is provided by multiple third parties, and they charge for the services they offer. They have already reported there was […]