Brazil
China investment plans could bring Brazil backlash
If Chinese funding is seen to move Brazil away from industry towards raw materials dependency, it may raise hackles
BrazilLi visit may see China infrastructure funds for Brazil
Brazil's creaking infrastructure desperately needs investment, but this may suit China's priorities as much as Brazil's
BrazilBITs represent foreign trade policy shift for Brazil
Brazil's new treaties with Angola and Mozambique may represent a new model for Brazil and emerging markets more broadly
BrazilUnemployment uptick will hit fiscal plans in Brazil
Curbs on unemployment benefits will become more urgent, but more unpalatable, as joblessness rises
BrazilDollar trend to shape EM hard currency corporate debt
EM dollar-denominated corporate debt has been a strong performer so far in 2015
InternationalJobless benefits cuts will carry costs in Brazil
With unemployment set to rise this year, congressional support for benefits limits will be controversial and costly
BrazilPetrobras probes will shake Brazil political process
Investigations may boost confidence in judicial independence, but political allies are wary and ready to fight back
BrazilBrazil's Petrobras promises seek to woo wary investors
The scandal may prompt greater flexibility for Petrobras, as rigid state rules have hurt its capacity and reputation
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