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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
BrazilEconomic uncertainties may dampen optimism in Brazil
The economy minister anticipates higher growth and tax reform next year but corruption and regulatory doubts persist
BrazilBrazil's 2020 budget targets will face challenges
The newly adopted budget is predicated on an optimistic growth forecast of 2.32%
BrazilBrazil deforestation fears rise along with rhetoric
The year-on-year increase in Amazon deforestation reached a record 103% in November
BrazilBrazil 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
BrazilBrazil's OECD accession will face delays
Brasilia's efforts to underscore ideological affinity with Washington will not create a fast track to OECD membership
BrazilParty 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
BrazilArgentina-Brazil tariffs aim for domestic US impact
US President Donald Trump has reimposed import tariffs on steel and aluminium from Argentina and Brazil
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