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Brazil Economy
New ReviewBrazil's economic outlook has varied throughout history, marked by periods of expansion and periods of uncertainty. But you might not realize that each period of growth in Brazil’s economy has been largely characterized by the importance...
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The Wild Economy of Brazil
Brazil is currently the 9th largest economy in the world, according to the International Monetary Fund. This means that if the nation does make the jump from developing to developed, it could rival economic superpowers like Germany,...
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Brazil reforms pensions ‘to boost economy’
The move raises the minimum retirement age by nine years and increases workers’ contributions.
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Lula sworn in as Brazil's president for historic 3rd term
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president for a historic third term amidst a carnival-like backdrop commemorating his return to power. But he assumes the presidency of a country in turmoil, and not everyone is...
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Brazil economy: Families struggle as price of basic goods soar
The country is no longer part of the world's top 10 economies.
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Brazil municipal elections a test of President Bolsonaro's appeal
As Brazil struggles to contain COVID-19 pandemic local polls seen as test of Bolsonaro's handling of crisis, economy.
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Brazil: Coronavirus restrictions lifted in Rio, Sao Paulo
Bars and restaurants in Brazil's biggest city Sao Paulo have reopened after more than three months of restrictions.
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Panic Sweeps Brazilian Markets
Investors are losing faith in the Brazilian government's ability to contain a deepening fiscal crisis. Traders are piling into hedges against a sovereign default, with the selloff extending across the country's currency, stocks and...
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Brazil's Lula Is Awake After Emergency Brain Surgery
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is awake and conscious after undergoing emergency brain surgery and is now in the ICU recovering. The 79-year-old president felt headaches Monday and a brain scan showed an intracranial...
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Brazil's Real Hits All-Time Low After Lula's Spending Cuts Disappoint
The Brazilian real dropped to a record low and stocks slumped after a proposal to cut public spending disappointed investors. Bloomberg's Leda Alvim reports from Rio de Janeiro on "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade."
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Paraguay Is Open to China Investment, Finance Minister Says
Paraguay Finance Minister Carlos Fernandez says the government would consider Chinese investment to develop its nascent green hydrogen industry. Paraguay, Taiwan's last South American ally, has ample supplies of the key ingredients...
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Brazil Central Bank Keeps Rate Unchanged
Brazil's central bank held its key interest rate steady for the sixth straight meeting as inflation forecasts run above target. Maria Eloisa Capurro reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Using Blockchain to Help Brazil's Women Build Businesses
Taynaah Reis, founder of Moeda Seeds, is using blockchain to help Brazilian women and the unbanked use digital payments and micro-credit to build businesses.
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Brazil Economy Seeks Equilibrium on Growth: Spence
Oct. 7 -- NYU Stern School of Business professor Michael Spence talks about the economic issues impacting Brazil as the nation goes to the polls to elect a president, choosing between two candidates with differing economic plans for the...
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The Brazilian Amazon’s Tipping Point May Already Be Here
Sep.28 -- The destruction of Brazil’s rainforests may have passed the point of no return. Its perpetrators aren’t just far-right government officials and industrial farmers, however. Voracious consumers everywhere are fueling demand that...
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Is It Time to Cut Brazil's Benchmark Interest Rate?
Oct. 19 -- Gabriela Santos, global market strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, discusses the outlook for Brazil's benchmark interest rate and emerging markets with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Matt Miller on "What'd You Miss?"
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Rate Hikes Attract Investors to Brazil
Paulo Guedes, Brazil Minister of Economy, discusses inflation in Brazil with Shery Ahn on 'Bloomberg Markets: The Close.'
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Brazil Will Balance the Budget This Year, Finance Minister Guedes Says
Jan.23 -- Brazil Economy Minister Paulo Guedes discusses planned reforms as the nation moves to a market-based economy, including social security and a balanced budget. He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro at the World Economic...
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Brazil Central Bank Chief: Energy Prices Hit Core Inflation
Apr.13 -- Brazil’s central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto discusses monetary policy and the state of the economy. In March, policy makers raised rates by 0.75 percentage point, the most in a decade, and signaled another hike of the same...
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Sao Paulo Governor Says Bolsonaro's Support Doesn't Matter
May.15 -- Sao Paulo Governor Joao Doria speaks exclusively with Bloomberg's Scarlet Fu and Romaine Bostick about the country's challenges with Bolsonaro
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Brazil Stock Market Gains Lead the Way for EM Investors
Mar.19 -- Dean Curnutt, founder and chief executive officer at Macro Risk Advisors, and Bloomberg Intelligence's Damian Sassower examine Brazil's stock market and economy and discuss Curnutt's investment strategy for Brazil and emerging...
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Analyzing Market Risks Using the Bloomberg Terminal
May 24 -- Bloomberg's Equity Fundamental Analyst Kevin Kelly uses Bloomberg's CRP and WATC functions to analyze Brazil's markets. He speaks on "What'd You Miss?"
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Why Developed Markets Present a Better Opportunity
May 13 -- Paul Christopher, Wells Fargo's head of international strategy, discusses the outlook for emerging markets with Bloomberg's Carol Massar on "Bloomberg Markets."
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Brazil Has to Change Their Economic Model: Garnero
Oct. 22 -- Garnero Group Chairman and CEO Mario Garnero discusses the presidential election in Brazil, which candidate is better for the economy and the impact the Petrobras scandal is having on the election with Bloomberg's Mark Barton,...