Economy The next few hours will be marked by increasing tension regarding the stance to be adopted by the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (Copom/BC) concerning the benchmark interest rate (Selic) at the end of this Wednesday’s (17th) meeting. Although the market is ‘divided’ on the committee’s decision, the stronger trend in recent weeks is that the rate will remain unchanged at the current level of 14.50% per year. Meanwhile, a minority faction still ‘bets’ on a 0.25 percentage point (p.p) decrease. Corporativo 15/06/2026 at 09:31
Economy Global tsunami of risk aversion may hit the national economy hard. With negative macroeconomic fundamentals (inconsistent fiscal trajectory, prohibitive credit costs, uncontrolled inflation, currency appreciation, and flight of direct investment), the country may be left out of foreign investment opportunities. Corporativo 13/06/2026 at 16:55
Oil and Gas ANP halts LPG reform, and Sindigás sees technical caution as a decisive point for safety, investments, and the future of the cylinder in Brazil. Corporativo 12/06/2026 at 15:09
Power Generation Trafigura receives authorization from ANEEL to trade electricity in Brazil and expands its operations in the largest energy market in Latin America. Corporativo 12/06/2026 at 14:56
Economy The rise in debt among Brazilian families – from 80.9% to 81.6% of the total contingent – from April to May, marking the fifth consecutive increase and the highest level in 11 years, is expected to continue on an upward trajectory with no forecast of a setback, reaching 82% by next December. Corporativo 12/06/2026 at 14:21
Economy The country’s primary deficits are expected to continue indefinitely, the same applies to the public debt, which will continue on an upward trajectory until it reaches the level of 90% of GDP (R$ 10.53 trillion) in the coming years. Corporativo 11/06/2026 at 09:25
Oil and Gas ANP schedules oil auctions in October and reinforces regulatory predictability for concessions, sharing, and investments in the oil and gas sector Corporativo 10/06/2026 at 09:59
Artificial Intelligence (AI) The ‘tsunami’ of investments directed at Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor companies, which prioritize security and more predictable profits, has been a determining factor in the declining trajectory of Bitcoin. Corporativo 10/06/2026 at 09:39
Maritime Voltalia secures 322 MW of electrical connection in Pecém and targets data centers with renewable energy, robust network, and dedicated wind projects in Ceará. Corporativo 09/06/2026 at 14:03
Economy The rise in interest rates in the U.S., to contain local inflation, is expected to accentuate the ‘flight’ of foreign capital from the Brazilian stock market, in addition to appreciating the dollar against the real, thereby also putting pressure on prices in the Brazilian economy. Corporativo 08/06/2026 at 20:46
Foreign trade Weg is the Brazilian company most exposed to Trump’s tariff hike. The multinational manufacturer of industrial motors and equipment, headquartered in Jaraguá do Sul (SC), is racing against time to reduce the impact of the new U.S. taxation. Corporativo 08/06/2026 at 20:42
Economy The largest Brazilian mining company, Vale do Rio Doce, is the ‘flavor of the month’ for international investors, who are eager to explore rare earths, vital for boosting the energy transition, aiming to replace the fossil fuel-based matrix. Corporativo 08/06/2026 at 20:22