Brazil

  • Dec 20, 2019
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Growth forecasts for Brazil improve but remain muted

The Central Bank yesterday raised its growth forecasts for 2019 and 2020 but warned that continuing reforms were needed

Brazil
  • Dec 19, 2019
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Economic uncertainties may dampen optimism in Brazil

The economy minister anticipates higher growth and tax reform next year but corruption and regulatory doubts persist

Brazil
  • Dec 18, 2019
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Brazil's 2020 budget targets will face challenges

The newly adopted budget is predicated on an optimistic growth forecast of 2.32%

Brazil
  • Dec 16, 2019
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Brazil deforestation fears rise along with rhetoric

The year-on-year increase in Amazon deforestation reached a record 103% in November

Brazil
  • Dec 12, 2019
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Brazil benchmark rate cut will be the last for now

The Central Bank cut the Selic rate again yesterday amid signals of optimism on growth and debt

Brazil
  • Dec 6, 2019
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Brazil's OECD accession will face delays

Brasilia's efforts to underscore ideological affinity with Washington will not create a fast track to OECD membership

Brazil
  • Dec 4, 2019
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Party splits may batter Bolsonaros in Brazil

The Social Liberal Party has suspended the president's son who may now lose the Lower House foreign affairs leadership

Brazil
  • Dec 3, 2019
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Argentina-Brazil tariffs aim for domestic US impact

US President Donald Trump has reimposed import tariffs on steel and aluminium from Argentina and Brazil

Brazil