With stock prices below “fair” value, firms launched 53 buyback programs from January to August, compared to 35 last year 09/27/2024 Publicly traded companies are capitalizing on a lackluster year in the capital markets by launching share buyback programs, seizing the opportunity to repurchase shares they believe are undervalued. From January to August, 53 buyback […]
The report reveals strong economic activity and inflation above target until 2027 09/27/2024 The Central Bank’s inflation projections, which remain above the target throughout the forecast horizon, as highlighted in the Inflation Report released on Thursday, have strengthened expectations of further tightening the Selic rate in the coming months. Financial institutions are now adjusting their […]
The market increasingly expects a 50-basis-point hike in the Selic policy rate by November, with forecasts of 12% per year rate or higher gaining traction 09/25/2024 After the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) maintained a notably harsh tone in the minutes of its last meeting, the market has increasingly consolidated the view that accelerating […]
The Batista brothers’ holding company and partner Paper Excellence have been in conflict in various courts since 2018 09/24/2024 The president of the arbitration tribunal overseeing the dispute between J&F Investimentos and Paper Excellence over control of the pulp producer Eldorado, along with another arbitrator, resigned on Monday (23). According to letters reviewed by Valor, […]
Rates surpass 12% after disappointing report, impacting exchange rate and stock market 09/24/2024 The market once again voiced concern over the state of government accounts, leading to the third consecutive session of pressure on futures rates, which reached their highest levels of the year and settled above 12%. Investors were disappointed by Friday’s release of […]
President Lula is expected to address the climate crisis, conflicts, and global financial reforms in his speech at the UN General Assembly 09/24/2024 The climate crisis, conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, and the urgent need for reforms in multilateral mechanisms will be at the center of President Lula’s speech this Tuesday at the […]
First Lady Rosângela da Silva says Brazil experienced setbacks in public policies 09/20/2024 Speaking at the SDGs in Brazil, an event held by the UN Global Compact Brazil on Thursday (19), in New York, Ambassador Sérgio Danese emphasized the importance of sustainable development as one of the fundamental pillars of international politics. He highlighted the […]
The hawkish stance taken by COPOM on Wednesday strengthens the Brazilian currency, which stood out during the session; Ibovespa closes lower 09/20/2024 The more hawkish tone adopted by the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (COPOM) triggered a significant adjustment in domestic assets during Thursday’s session. Markets have now fully embraced the likelihood of an accelerated […]
Brazil has access to clean energy, which is an advantage, David L. Goldwyn says 19/09/2024 The energy transition to a low-carbon model is critical for at least three reasons, said David L. Goldwyn, president of Goldwyn Global Strategies. One reason is the very extreme environmental consequences, such as those seen in Brazil, Europe, and the […]