Brazil

  • Nov 1, 2016
  • 2 min read

Fiscal retrenchment will be costly in Brazil

Soaring debt and deficit figures are unsustainable, but the remedies are politically risky

Brazil
  • Oct 31, 2016
  • 2 min read

Alckmin's star rises as Neves and Brazil's PT fade

The centre-left is unlikely to recover before the 2018 presidential contest after corruption scandals and electoral loss

Brazil
  • Oct 25, 2016
  • 7 min read

New Brazil legislation may bolster Petrobras

New plans to ease the investment burden on Petrobras may help counter the effects of low oil prices and corruption

Brazil
  • Oct 24, 2016
  • 2 min read

Corruption case raises quorum fears in Brazil

An exodus from the Lower House following corruption arrests could put the spending cap bill on hold

Brazil
  • Oct 20, 2016
  • 2 min read

Brazil's economy may improve if politics allows

Yesterday's small rate cut points to cautious optimism despite the weight of political turmoil

Brazil
  • Oct 11, 2016
  • 2 min read

Austerity may wear down Temer's support in Brazil

Amid heightened sensitivity over corruption, major constitutional change could gain the president unwanted attention

Brazil
  • Oct 10, 2016
  • 6 min read

Brexit increases trade uncertainties in Brazil

Although the UK market for Brazilian exports is tiny, Brexit may shift trade strategies more broadly

Brazil
  • Oct 3, 2016
  • 2 min read

Brazil local elections spell trouble for main parties

Both the PT and PMDB were punished by angry voters, with turnout of under 60% despite the vote being compulsory

Brazil