The inflationary scenario already called for caution and indicated a great challenge ahead for the Central Bank. The concerns of market players, however, have increased as inflation has raised a red flag, with an even more persistent character, while the monetary authority has given signs that the end of the tightening cycle is near. The […]
Jose Claudio Securato — Foto: Sergio Zacchi / Valor Finance executives are less optimistic about the future of the Brazilian economy. In the first quarter, the CFO confidence index (iCFO) stood at 131.6 points, the lowest level since the end of 2020, when it was at 121.3 points. Input costs, domestic market demand, competitiveness and […]
The formation of regional sanitation blocks, one of the great changes brought by the new legal framework for the industry, has faced challenges. One major obstacle is that municipalities are unwilling to join the model, which in some cases can turn projects unfeasible. One example is the regional unit of Rondônia. The block may become […]