Brazil
EMs will weigh down global growth prospects
The IMF has downgraded its global growth forecasts once again
InternationalRising unemployment adds to Brazil's economic woes
Increased joblessness will feed into the downward spiral of recession and popular protest, limiting recovery hopes
BrazilBrazil primary surplus target raises more questions
The small surplus target, even if achieved, will not forestall a new rise in debt-to-GDP this year
BrazilBrazil chemical leak undermines safety regulations
With industrial safety records already coming under scrutiny, this incident may prompt a further regulation rethink
BrazilPetrobras budget cuts will not be the last in Brazil
Corruption, low oil prices and the crumbling exchange rate are compounding Petrobras's woes, and those of the economy
BrazilBrazil's agricultural exports will shore up surplus
Despite falling prices, agricultural export volumes promise some cushion against an otherwise gloomy panorama
BrazilGlobal oil price could fall further in 2016
The supply glut is exacerbating in global oil markets
InternationalNew Brazil mining code may bring further uncertainty
The Samarco disaster has raised new tensions over the draft mining code, already plagued with ambiguities
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