Measure could work as a counterpoint to salary readjustments in the states and to contain inflation 02/01/2022 Part of the Economy minister Paulo Guedes’ agenda, the elimination of the Industrialized Products Tax (IPI) on all products, except cigarettes and alcoholic drinks, returned to the discussions of the economic team. This time, it came to be […]
Brazil’s telecoms regulator Anatel greenlighted the request of Starlink, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, to start commercial operation of its satellite system in Brazil. The company is interested in using the satellite “constellation” project, supported by SpaceX, also founded by the businessman, to start offering broadband internet connection in the country. During a meeting of […]
At the end of 2021, concerns over weak economic activity dominated the debate over the direction of monetary policy. At the beginning of 2022, recent news suggests even higher interest rates, and for a prolonged period. High commodity prices, worrisome surprises in current inflation, high fiscal risk, still unanchored inflation expectations, and the more challenging […]