Brazil

  • Jan 7, 2015
  • 7 min read

Brazil's trade deficit highlights deeper economic ills

Even if the global economy picks up, low competitiveness will continue to weigh on Brazilian exports

Brazil
  • Jan 6, 2015
  • 2 min read

Brazil trade deficit points to pending challenges

Productivity and competitiveness concerns exacerbate the effects of the drop in commodities prices

Brazil
  • Jan 5, 2015
  • 2 min read

Brazil spending curbs risk political, growth backlash

Fiscal austerity could boost investor confidence but also prompt a recessionary impact

Brazil
  • Jan 2, 2015
  • 2 min read

Brazil's Rousseff promises new term improvements

The continuing effects of the Petrobras scandal may undermine efforts to boost growth and investment

Brazil
  • Dec 31, 2014
  • 2 min read

Petrobras default proposal roils Brazil outlook

Declaring Petrobras in technical default would undermine an already weak economic panorama

Brazil
  • Dec 30, 2014
  • 2 min read

Brazil's Rousseff named in Petrobras lawsuit

The widening legal and reputational damage of the Petrobras case will mar Rousseff's second term

Brazil
  • Dec 29, 2014
  • 2 min read

Brazil's Petrobras faces city lawsuit as woes mount

The rising number of legal actions and the reputational damage involved may be catastrophic for Petrobras

Brazil
  • Dec 24, 2014
  • 2 min read

Brazil cabinet picks may not sway investors

The Petrobras scandal may outweigh the focus on business-oriented ministers like Katia Abreu

Brazil