Brazil
EMs will stay fragile despite improving sentiment
After a bad start of the year, emerging market equities are rebounding
InternationalLula arrest raises Rousseff risks in Brazil
The political corruption crisis and deep recession are threatening to engulf the president
BrazilBanco do Brasil boosts profits despite crisis
High interest rates on credit cards in particular strengthened profits, but credit demand will remain weak this year
BrazilState taxes rise to cope with recession in Brazil
Higher state and local taxes are likely to have both political and economic impacts, as consumption falls further
BrazilBrazil corporate corruption claims expand to Peru
Humala is now the first head of state to be implicated in bribe allegations, but corporate scrutiny is expanding
BrazilBrazil campaign chief claims may damage Rousseff
Allegations against close Rousseff associates will tarnish the president even if impeachment attempts falter
BrazilBudget cuts may further delay recovery in Brazil
Infrastructure cuts may undermine competitiveness improvements, even as recession forecasts deteriorate
BrazilGlobal OECD forecasts are likely to be met
OECD's 2016 and 2017 global growth forecasts are below IMF's
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