Brazil
Drought hinders Brazil's economic recovery
Poor water management and lack of rainfall risk widespread political and economic consequences
BrazilBrazil forecasts worsen as headwinds gather speed
A contraction this year would be the first since 2009 -- assuming 2014 GDP figures exceeded zero growth
BrazilLending growth will slow this year in Brazil
Sluggish growth and fiscal austerity will crimp lending this year -- which in turn may hamper economic recovery
BrazilBanco do Brasil may face lending squeeze this year
Scrutiny of state companies and interventionist practice may curb BB's growth
BrazilCongress will fight austerity measures in Brazil
The bill curbing executive moves to cut spending has limited scope but points to a more combative Congress
BrazilNew Petrobras CEO reaffirms Brazil market concerns
Bendine's appointment will satisfy no one and appears to be a new political 'own goal'
BrazilBrazil's Rousseff faces bleak second-term panorama
The Petrobras scandal will add fuel to wider grievances that may increase as the year progresses
BrazilInterest rates will not halt Brazil inflation uptick
A weaker exchange rate and public spending measures will drive inflation despite consumer gloom
Brazil