Brazil
Brazil's trade balance could see deficit this year
The manufacturing sector has been especially hard hit, with little promise of rapid recovery
BrazilInterest rate hike may not signal Brazil's new policy
A higher interest rate is an early sign of flexibility after the election but it is unlikely to signal a policy shift
BrazilBrazil's Rousseff wins but emerges weaker from vote
The re-elected president has shown resilience -- but faces economic headwinds during her second term
BrazilBrazil's Sao Paulo faces severe water shortages
Severe water shortages in Sao Paolo will hit hydroelectric generation and agriculture
BrazilBrazil's election will not herald major economic shift
The scope for major policy differences is limited, but a clear result would reduce some uncertainties
BrazilNarrow Neves lead may be reversed in Brazil
Undecided and low-income voters are more likely to back the incumbent in the second round
BrazilBrazil drought may force rationing and hit hydropower
Water rationing is politically costly, but the effects on hydropower will further undermine sluggish growth
BrazilLogistics shortfalls will impair Brazil's growth
Slumping growth is unlikely to recover in the absence of significant infrastructure improvements
Brazil