China demand and energy transition drive sector growth despite price and tariff risks 04/29/2025 Brazil’s mining industry remains optimistic about the market outlook. The expectation is that Chinese demand for iron ore will remain resilient and that the sector can increasingly play a prominent role in the global economy, especially with […]
Companies expected to pay R$26 billion more in 2025 alone 04/29/2025 Brazilian companies will have to pay an additional R$126 billion in interest by 2030, following the rise in rates that began in 2024. The estimate comes from a study by A&M (Alvarez & Marsal) Performance, which analyzed 3,780 debt securities indexed to the Interbank […]
Infrastructure and mining sectors attract new wave of Chinese investment 04/28/2025 Chinese investors have returned to Brazil’s mergers and acquisitions scene after a few years of cooling interest in the country’s assets. Investment bankers say the focus remains largely on infrastructure—including logistics, energy, and mining—but interest is also emerging in technology, particularly […]
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. […]