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2026 Brazilian presidential election campaign

26 clusters · 610 sources · last updated about 10 hours ago

Latest: Brazil presidential race tightens between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro

The 2026 Brazilian presidential election remains highly competitive, characterized by intense polarization and legal controversies. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has intensified attacks on Senator Flávio Bolsonaro,

Brazil ETF market reaches R$130bn in assets

10 clusters · 23 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: ETFs see significant growth in Brazilian investment portfolios

Brazil’s ETF market is undergoing rapid expansion, with assets under management (AUM) rising from approximately R$50 billion at the end of 2024 to nearly R$130 billion by July 2026. This growth has allowed the ETF indust

Brazil 2026: Deflation, fiscal debate, and rate shifts

262 clusters · 1421 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Brazil Central Bank cuts Selic rate to 13.75% per year

By mid-September 2026, Brazil’s economic landscape presents a complex mix of deflationary trends, record commodity exports, and shifting capital flows. While the economy grew by 0.5% in the second quarter, recent data sh

Norway sovereign wealth fund performance and risk

11 clusters · 134 sources · last updated about 22 hours ago

Latest: Norway sovereign wealth fund sees profit growth from Israeli holdings

Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global reported record semi-annual profits for the first half of 2026, totaling approximately 22.695 trillion NOK ($2.34 trillion) in assets. Following a difficult first quarter, the fund

Brazil automotive market growth and industrial shifts 2026

14 clusters · 119 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazil faces automotive part shortages across luxury and Chinese brands

The Brazilian automotive sector continued its upward trajectory through late 2026, characterized by a major shift toward electrification and intense competition from Chinese manufacturers. August saw zero-kilometer vehic

Ibovespa volatility amid Fed hike and Braskem restructuring

6 clusters · 555 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Brazilian markets face volatility amid Fed rate hikes and Braskem restructuring

The Ibovespa index has faced continued volatility, recently closing down 0.51% at 185,547.66 points. This downward movement follows a period of recovery supported by Petrobras, which previously reached a historic market

Brazil beef market: export shifts and price recovery

31 clusters · 105 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Beef exports from Mato Grosso do Sul rise 47.9% in H1 2026

Brazil’s beef market continues to navigate shifting export dynamics and price volatility. While the market previously faced a decline in shipments to China due to quota fulfillment, regional data from Mato Grosso do Sul

Brazil debt pressure and recession risks deepen

76 clusters · 392 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Credit access challenges impact Brazilian consumer consumption

Brazil's debt pressures and economic instability have intensified through late 2026. While inflation remains within the Central Bank's target and unemployment is at historic lows, the country faces record levels of corpo

Expofeira 2026: Livestock, culture, and social initiatives

11 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Feira de Santana Expofeira 2026 sees high transit usage

The 47th Expofeira (6–13 September) at the João Martins da Silva Exhibition Park featured a diverse program of cultural, agricultural, and social initiatives. Early highlights included the ‘Garota Country’ contest, won b

Santander Brazil stake, Webster deal, and buybacks

11 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Santander expands US digital banking with two brands

In July 2026, Movida reported its strongest quarterly profit in four years, with net earnings of R$ 135.6 million on R$ 4 billion of revenue. Concurrently, Banco Santander launched a voluntary public exchange offer to ac

Grain markets shift amid yield forecasts and trade tensions

50 clusters · 139 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: FAO forecasts sharpest global grain production decline since 2018

Global grain markets are experiencing volatility driven by shifting yield forecasts, trade dynamics, and geopolitical developments. While wheat and corn prices previously dipped due to dissipating ‘war premiums’ followin

AI adoption and energy infrastructure shifts in Latin Am

7 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Brazil's digital infrastructure expands toward Norte de Minas and Northeast

The expansion of artificial intelligence is driving significant shifts in business operations, labor markets, and energy infrastructure across Latin America. In Peru, the Peruvian Chamber of Electronic Commerce (Capece)

Brazil market volatility rises amid rate and political risk

7 clusters · 147 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: B3 to introduce Ibovespa in US dollars amid Brazilian market volatility

The rally that began on 30 July 2026 continued into early August, driven by a weaker U.S. dollar and easing global risk premia. A modest 0.1% rise in core U.S. PCE inflation and the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rat

Lifetime financial services expansion in Brazil

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Brazil marks cultural milestones and Sesc 80th anniversary

Lifetime, a Brazilian financial services firm, is pursuing a strategy of regional expansion and asset growth across Brazil. In August 2026, the company announced the expansion of its private investment operations to Sor

Brazil real estate market trends 2026

12 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil real estate sales grow in first half of 2026

Brazil’s residential real estate market continues to undergo structural shifts in consumer behavior and regional development. While purchase intentions remain high at 52%, property continues to serve as a primary tool fo

Brazilian agribusiness strategic and regulatory developments

3 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil agribusiness faces inspector shortages and climate risks

The Brazilian agribusiness sector is navigating complex geopolitical, regulatory, and environmental challenges. At the 25th Brazilian Agribusiness Congress, industry leaders called for a long-term state strategy to maint

Brazilian retail and individual investment growth

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Brazil economy shows growth in investments, wellness, and e-commerce

The Brazilian investment market experienced significant growth throughout the first half of 2026. Data from B3 indicated that retail participation in variable income reached a five-year high, with 6.45 million individual

Financial institutions' outlook on Brazilian equities

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Bank of America updates Latin American equity portfolio

Major financial institutions have adopted cautious stances regarding Brazilian equities, citing fiscal uncertainty and political risks related to upcoming elections. In late August, Morgan Stanley shifted its recommenda

US-Iran conflict enters seventh month amid maritime tension

1706 clusters · 3649 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Oil prices surge toward $100 amid US-Iran tensions

The military conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its seventh month, characterized by a stalemate involving ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a blockade designed to isolate Iran from global trade. While the

Brazil federal highway concession developments

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Brazil federal highway concessions reach R$ 525 billion

Brazil’s federal highway concession portfolio, regulated by the National Land Transport Agency (ANTT), has reached a total value of R$ 525 billion. This total encompasses R$ 306 billion in planned investments and R$ 219

Economic dynamics and inequality in Brazil

5 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Brazil wealth concentration: Rio de Janeiro leads in billionaire assets

Brazil’s economic landscape is characterized by a tension between improving income indicators and persistent structural inequality. While the Gini index reached a historical low of 0.504 in 2024, wealth concentration rem

Operational and cybersecurity maturity in Brazil

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Brazilian small businesses face low digital maturity levels

Brazilian companies are demonstrating low levels of maturity across different operational and technical sectors. In terms of general business management, a study titled ‘Maturidade da Gestão Empresarial Brasileira 2026’

CVM mandates Centaurus tender offer for Oncoclínicas

3 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Oncoclínicas: CVM approves mandatory tender offer amid shareholder dispute

The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has unanimously approved a mandatory public tender offer (OPA) for shares of Oncoclínicas. In a 3-0 vote, the CVM board reversed the recommendation of its technical

Mozambican corporate financial declines

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Stock markets see shifts in Mozambique and Brazil

In the 2025 fiscal year, major Mozambican entities experienced significant financial downturns. The Sociedade Moçambicana de Medicamentos (SMM) reported a net loss of 74.6 million meticais, a reversal from a 639.9 millio

Global oil profit surge and Petrobras dominance

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Petrobras accounts for over half of B3's top ten companies' profits

In the second quarter of 2026, major global oil companies experienced a significant surge in profits. Combined net profits for 15 analyzed firms rose 134% to US$ 85 billion, up from approximately US$ 36.3 billion in the

Golf infrastructure and professional development in Brazil

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Golf infrastructure and professional partnerships expand in Brazil

Golf infrastructure and professional development are expanding in Brazil through new facilities and institutional partnerships. In São José do Rio Preto, the Quinta do Golfe Clube is inaugurating the Start Putting Cour

Ecopetrol completes acquisition of Brava Energia

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Ecopetrol acquires 51% controlling stake in Brazil's Brava Energia

In July 2026, Colombian state‑controlled oil company Ecopetrol, via its Brazilian subsidiary, filed an amended prospectus for its voluntary public takeover offer of Brava Energia after Brazil’s securities regulator lifte

Brazil Q2 2026 corporate earnings

8 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: XP Inc. reports R$ 1.4 billion profit and record client inflows in Q2 2026

The Q2 2026 earnings season for Brazilian corporations continues to show diverse performance across sectors. In the education sector, Vitru Educação reported a 31.5% rise in net profit to R$ 159 million, while Ser Educac