Brazil
Prospects for Brazil in 2015
The outlook for growth and governability is poor, exacerbated by the expanding Petrobras scandal
BrazilPetrobras woes risk dampening Brazil growth outlook
Corruption investigations add to the company's already heavy investment and debt obligations
BrazilMeirelles rumours boost market enthusiasm in Brazil
Meirelles would be a market-friendly finance minister, but might not co-exist comfortably with Rousseff
BrazilPetrobras, primary woes spell troubles ahead in Brazil
Fudging the primary budget figures will not stave off austerity measures next year, nor appease markets
BrazilPrimary deficit prompts subsidy doubts in Brazil
Spending cuts are inevitable, but risk undermining recovery and the government's already weak popularity
BrazilPetrobras price rise may boost inflation in Brazil
The fuel price increase is long needed, but runs counter to promises to quell above-target inflation
BrazilBrazil's foreign trade policy focuses on WTO
Brazil may come under rising pressure to shift to bilateral and regional trade accords
BrazilPetrobras price rise may ease losses in Brazil
A retail price rise would help Petrobras, but over-stretch and corruption scandals pose serious risks
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