Brazil

  • Jun 4, 2015
  • 2 min read

Rate rise will deepen economic gloom in Brazil

The authorities are prioritising inflation control over growth, but 'stagflation' now seems the main risk

Brazil
  • Jun 2, 2015
  • 6 min read

Commodity prices will weigh on Latin America's FDI

A further fall in FDI is likely this year, after a drop of over 16% in 2014, as growth and commodity prices stay weak

Latin America
  • Jun 1, 2015
  • 2 min read

Union unrest rises amid Brazil austerity, recession

The economy will likely be slower to recover than the government hopes, amid poor investment and savings news

Brazil
  • May 29, 2015
  • 2 min read

FIFA highlights corruption crisis in Latin America

With public anger at corruption high, FIFA probes could roil Brazil, Argentina

Latin America
  • May 28, 2015
  • 2 min read

Austerity advances but Brazil growth gloom is rising

Austerity measures may succeed in curbing spending, but will hit an economy already apparently in recession

Brazil
  • May 27, 2015
  • 2 min read

Brazil's government faces bleak panorama

Economic woes continue to mount, while new political pressures may put austerity measures at risk

Brazil
  • May 26, 2015
  • 7 min read

BRICS, MINT manufacturing to face global divergences

Despite converging industrial policy priorities, BRICS and MINT countries are still diverse in the challenges they face

International
  • May 22, 2015
  • 2 min read

Economic index points to full-year recession in Brazil

If GDP data confirm the economic activity index figures, performance is deteriorating and the recession could be sharp

Brazil