The international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has significantly downgraded Colombia’s credit rating, citing persistent large fiscal deficits that are projected to increase the government’s overall debt relative to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in… 

Christopher Waller, a leading candidate to succeed Jerome Powell as the head of the Federal Reserve, stated on Wednesday that he will “absolutely” highlight the significance of the central bank’s autonomy during his upcoming meeting… 

The European Parliament has taken a significant step towards finalizing the long-awaited trade agreement with Mercosur by approving enhanced protective measures for its farmers. This move aims to mitigate potential negative impacts on sensitive agricultural… 

White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett, a prominent candidate to lead the Federal Reserve, has stressed the paramount importance of the central bank’s independence. Hassett’s remarks come at a time when concerns are surfacing regarding… 

Expert Disagrees with Central Bank on Brazil’s Neutral Interest Rate A prominent economist, Kanczuk, has publicly challenged the Brazilian Central Bank’s (BC) assessment of the country’s neutral interest rate. While the BC suggests a neutral… 

Wesley Batista, a prominent figure at the J&F group and controller of global meat giant JBS, has voiced strong approval for Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Batista specifically lauded Lula’s efforts in opening… 

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The financial sector in Brazil is not just a pillar of the economy, but its most substantial contributor to public coffers. Recent studies reveal a dynamic industry that consistently outperforms national economic growth, underscoring its… 

Brazil’s economic year was a rollercoaster of significant shifts, marked by the pivotal Selic interest rate holding steady at 15%, a considerable increase in tariffs impacting trade, and the stock market soaring to unprecedented record… 

Brazil has experienced its highest tax burden in over two decades in 2024, a significant development with wide-ranging implications for its economy and citizens. This increase is not uniform across all government levels, revealing a…