Source is only behind hydro power one decade after first projects 01/04/2023 Strong state policy of incentives for renewable sources also drives growth — Foto: Uwee Westphal/Pixabay Solar power became the second-largest source in Brazil’s generation mix, only behind hydroelectric plants, from a virtually non-existent installed capacity a decade ago. The source has just topped […]
Share of private-sector banks in lending is expected to lose ground again after growth in recent years, experts say 01/03/2023 Tarciana Medeiros — Foto: Divulgação/Fernando Santos The appointment of top executives from Caixa Econômica Federal and Banco do Brasil (BB) working forces to lead these state-owned banks are the latest signs that President Luiz Inácio […]
Projections for GDP growth in the year remain at the median of 0.7%, but a wave of revisions has already begun 01/03/2022 Armando Castelar Pinheiro — Foto: Ana Paula Paiva/Valor While it is making its way in Congress, the so-called Proposal to Amend the Constitution (PEC) for the Transition and the expectations surrounding President-elect Luiz […]