BRA/ZIL News
LatAm Markets Await US Producer Prices as Argentina Targets Sub-2% Inflation Milestone
Latin American markets held cautious positions on July 14 ahead of US producer price data, with Argentina's June CPI expected below 2% for the first time in nearly a year representing the session's most anticipated regional data point while Brazil and Colombia stalled after Monday's broad
Jul 15, 2026
BrazilLatAm Markets Navigate Bolsonaro Judicial Freeze and 4.8bn-Peso Pemex Scandal
Latin American markets on July 14 faced dual political risk events: Brazil's judicial freeze on former President Bolsonaro's political activities and a 4.8 billion-peso Pemex corruption scandal in Mexico, adding domestic uncertainty to an already cautious global backdrop.
Jul 15, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilItaรบ BBA and Safra Issue Weekly Brazil Stock Picks as Ibovespa Slides 1% on Hormuz Tensions
Itaรบ BBA recommends B3 and Eneva for gains of over 6% this week, while Safra advises selling Aura Minerals, as Brazilian brokers position for elevated volatility from US-Iran Hormuz escalation.
Jul 14, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil to Offer MEI Microentrepreneurs 70% Debt Discount in New Program
Brazil's government is set to launch a debt renegotiation program offering individual microentrepreneurs a 70% discount on overdue obligations.
Jun 28, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil Poll: Lula Slides to 38.3% as Flรกvio Bolsonaro Closes Gap Before 2026 Election
Brazil's Vox Brasil poll shows Lula at 38.3% versus Flรกvio Bolsonaro's 32.2%, with Lula down from 42.1% in early June; second-round head-to-head is statistically tied at 45.3% vs 42.8%.
Jun 28, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil Consumer Confidence Flat at 88.7 in June as Future Expectations Weaken
Brazil's FGV Consumer Confidence Index (ICC) fell 0.1 point to 88.7 in June, with worsening future expectations offset by improving current-situation perceptions.
Jun 25, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBRB (BSLI3) Suspends Three Employees After Police Probe Uncovers Unauthorized Account Discounts
Banco de Brasรญlia (BRB, BSLI3/BSLI4) suspended three employees after a Polรญcia Civil do Distrito Federal operation uncovered atypical internal account movements.
Jun 25, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazilian Professor Sues Central Bank for Copyright Infringement Over Pix Payment System
Anette Vernaschi Toppan claims she invented Pix in 2014 via a project called 'Ta Pago' registered at Brazil's National Library
Jun 24, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilPetrobras CEO Signals Potential Cooperation with Mexico's Pemex Across Africa and Brazil
Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard announced potential cooperation with Mexico's Pemex across Mexico, Africa, and Brazil
Jun 24, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilEU Pitches Local Refining Deal to Brazil for Critical Minerals as Global Powers Compete
The EU is pitching Brazil on a critical minerals partnership that prioritizes local refining over raw material export.
Jun 23, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilSafra and Itaรบ BBA Flag Rumo, Caixa Seguridade as Top Brazil Day-Trade Picks This Week
Safra Corretora recommends buying Rumo (RAIL3) with over 3% potential gain in the week of June 22-26.
Jun 23, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilVale (VALE3) Shareholders Vote June 22 on Board Chair Dismissal Demanded by Pension Fund Previ
Vale held an extraordinary shareholder meeting June 22 to vote on dismissing board chair Daniel Stieler, triggered by the largest shareholder Previ pension fund petition filed June 11.
Jun 23, 2026
๐ GlobalLula Holds Brazil Election Lead as Bolsonaro's Bank Scandal Ties Weigh on Campaign
President Lula maintained his presidential election lead against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in latest Brazilian polls
Jun 21, 2026
๐ GlobalBrazil Assets Slide as Central Bank Rate Cut Fuels Investor Anxiety Over Policy Direction
Brazilian equities and the real declined after the central bank cut interest rates, sparking market concern that monetary easing could reignite inflation and complicate the government's fiscal consolidation efforts.
Jun 19, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBTG Pactual Sees 144% Upside in Cosan CSAN3 as Restructuring Reaches Final Phase
BTG Pactual analysts see a 144% upside potential for Cosan (CSAN3) shares based on asset sale and restructuring thesis
Jun 18, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil's Super Wednesday: Simultaneous Fed and Copom Decisions Keep Markets on Edge
Brazil faces Super Wednesday with simultaneous Fed and Copom rate decisions plus IBC-Br GDP proxy, creating concentrated macro event risk for BRL assets
Jun 18, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilCompass (PASS3) Emerges as Rare 2026 Brazilian IPO with Dividend Potential and 50%-Plus Upside
Compass (PASS3), controlled by Cosan (CSAN3), listed on the Brazilian exchange with analyst projections of 50%-plus upside and dividend distribution potential.
Jun 17, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil Markets Navigate Japan Rate Hike, Domestic Retail Data, and 6x1 Work Reform Vote Simultaneously
Brazilian markets tracking Japan BoJ rate hike, domestic retail data, and US economic releases while legislature votes on ending the 6x1 work schedule
Jun 17, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilCSN (CSNA3) Launches Sale of Port Terminals and Infrastructure Assets in Divestiture Plan
CSN (CSNA3) formally initiated the sale process for infrastructure assets including Rio de Janeiro port terminals as part of the Brazilian steel company divestiture plan announced in January.
Jun 15, 2026
๐ GlobalSurging Beef Prices Dampen Brazil's World Cup Grilling Tradition as Households Cut Red Meat Spending
Soaring beef prices in Brazil are forcing households to cut red meat purchases ahead of the FIFA World Cup opener
Jun 14, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil Inflation Hits 4.72% in May, Breaching Central Bank's 4.5% Ceiling and Clouding Rate Cuts
Brazil's annual inflation rose to 4.72% in May, exceeding the central bank's 4.5% ceiling for the first time since October.
Jun 12, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilIbovespa Hits All-Time High Near 199,000 as Argentina Eyes MSCI Upgrade Drawing Up to $1B
Brazil's Ibovespa reached an all-time high near 199,000 points in April 2026, leading Latin American markets
Jun 11, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil Federal Police Raids Pernambuco Pension Fund in Master Bank Bond Investment Probe
Brazil Federal Police executed search-and-seizure operations against a Pernambuco state pension fund investigating violations of security, liquidity, and transparency criteria in Master bank bond investments.
Jun 11, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilLula Widens Lead Over Flavio Bolsonaro to 6 Points in Brazil 2026 Presidential Race as Election Risk Premium Eases
Brazil Genial/Quaest poll shows Lula leading 44% to 38% in a simulated second round, a 6-point lead widened from May, reducing near-term political uncertainty premium in BRL and Bovespa.
Jun 11, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil Rate Curve Prices In August Selic Hike Risk as Iran Conflict Inflates Global Cost Pressures
Brazil's short-term interest rate futures rose as inflation expectations deteriorated, with the curve now pricing a minority probability of a Selic rate hike in August
Jun 10, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilColombia to Buy Embraer C-390 Transport Aircraft After Military Crash Killed 70 Accelerates Fleet Renewal
Colombia will acquire Embraer C-390 transport planes to replace its aging military fleet, a procurement decision accelerated by a deadly crash that killed 70 people.
Jun 10, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilConstrutora Viver VIVR3 Posts R$5.6 Million Net Loss in Q1 2026 Widening Year-On-Year Deficit
Construtora Viver (VIVR3) reported a net loss of R$5.6 million in Q1 2026, deteriorating from a R$5 million loss in the same period last year.
Jun 10, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilMeta AI Tool Bug Allows Hackers to Breach 20,000 Instagram Accounts in Security Failure
Hackers exploited an AI-powered account recovery bug at Meta to compromise over 20,000 Instagram accounts.
Jun 9, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilApple Bets on iOS 27 and Google Gemini Integration to Reclaim AI Leadership at WWDC
Apple unveils iOS 27 at WWDC focused on conversational AI and deep Google Gemini integration for Siri.
Jun 9, 2026
๐ง๐ท BrazilBrazil Mini-Index and Minidรณlar Futures Seek Support Levels After Payroll-Driven USD Rally
Brazil's mini-index futures fell to new lows while the minidรณlar accelerated higher after strong US payroll data.
Jun 8, 2026