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Vai alla Scheda Paese »There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.
— John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Intelsat files for bankruptcy, seeks to restructure
WASHINGTON: Global satellite operator Intelsat filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, citing disruption from to its business from the virus pandemic, in a move aimed at restructuring its operations.
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Cotação do dólar vira e cai para R$ 5,82, depois de encostar em R$ 6
Depois de subir e encostar em R$ 6, a cotação do dólar reverteu a tendência de alta e fechou com a primeira queda da semana. O dólar comercial encerrou esta quinta-feira (14) vendido a R$ 5,82, com recuo de R$ 0,081 (-1,37%). A queda decorreu tanto da atuação do Banco Central (BC) ...
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Petrobras registra prejuízo de R$ 48 bi no primeiro trimestre do ano
A Petrobras registrou prejuízo de R$ 48,523 bilhões no primeiro trimestre de 2020. O dado foi divulgado na noite desta quinta-feira (14) pela companhia em seu site dirigido a investidores. As receitas de vendas atingiram R$ 75,469 bilhões. A pandemia de covid-19 foi um dos fatores que ajudaram a piorar ...
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PNC says fears for US economy prompted sale of BlackRock stake
Disposal of $17bn holding gives US lender a ‘bulletproof’ balance sheet, says chief Bill Demchak
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Several Factors May Push US Dollar Above R$6; Why Analysts Do Not Expect a Drop
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Amid yet another sharp hike in the dollar against the real, the US currency is heading to exceed the R$6 mark, just two months after topping R$5 for the first time in history, in a crisis scenario as a result of both the coronavirus pandemic ...
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Vale and Eletrobras Excluded from World’s Largest Sovereign Investment Fund
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Norwegian Central Bank announced on Wednesday the decision to exclude mining company Vale and state-owned energy company Eletrobras from investments made by the world's largest sovereign fund, which manages a reserve of more than US$1 trillion (R$6 trillion) from oil-generated profits in Norway. The ...
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China’s record Brazil soyabean imports impede US trade target
Beijing faces ‘Herculean’ effort to meet phase one trade goals with Washington
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US bank stocks miss out on Covid-19 rebound
Weak performance is worrying sign for US economy and broader market, say analysts
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UK plan to cut US farming tariffs sparks ministerial spat
International trade secretary Liz Truss wants to offer incentives to help seal trade deal
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States urged to support women in business
Experts ask governments to set up stimulus packages for women running SMEs
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Wave of COVID-19 bankruptcies poses next threat to US economy
NEW YORK - Larger companies have generally survived the initial blow from the coronavirus crisis, but still face existential challenges to get through what will probably be a long and grinding recovery.
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Dólar fecha acima de R$ 5,90 pela primeira vez na história
Em meio a tensões no Brasil e no exterior, o dólar fechou acima de R$ 5,90 pela primeira vez na história. O dólar comercial encerrou esta quarta-feira (12) vendido a R$ 5,901, com alta de R$ 0,036 (+0,61%). Este é o maior valor nominal (sem considerar a inflação) desde a ...
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Brazil Government Says Emergency Aid Cash Payments Cannot Be Permanent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Ministry of Economy said yesterday, May 12th, that the emergency aid cannot become permanent, so as not to compromise fiscal policy. "Concerning the news that the emergency aid program could become permanent, the Ministry of Economy states that it has been implementing temporary measures ...
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East Africa: Multi-Country Project to Boost Food Production
[Daily News] A FIVE-YEAR multi-country project for Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda is investing 2 million Euros in grants to 14 Agri businesses in the three partner states.
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Beijing hits back at Trump call to block US pension fund investment in China
Investors’ fears rise that trade conflict could spread to financial markets
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Trump and the politicisation of US justice
Dismissal of charges against Michael Flynn points to corrosion of rule of law
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Boeing reports more 737 MAX cancelations as CEO offers grim outlook
NEW YORK: Boeing reported another round of 737 MAX cancelations Tuesday as the company's CEO warned the industry downturn in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic could force a major airline out of business.
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US pressure over China prompts Israeli review of $1.5bn tender
Additional checks on bidding for desalination plant comes ahead of Pompeo visit
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Average Ethanol Price at Pumps Drops in 22 States: ANP Report
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Average ethanol prices at service stations dropped in 22 states and the Federal District (DF) in the week ended on Saturday, May 9th, compared to the preceding period, according to a survey by the National Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANP) compiled by AE-Taxas. ...
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Patagonia, Quick to Close, Could Be Last to Reopen
It was one of the first retailers to temporarily close as the coronavirus spread. But now, it has lost half of its sales in North America and is looking at a transformed landscape.
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As States Rush to Reopen, Scientists Fear a Coronavirus Comeback
Officials are under pressure to restart the economy, but many states are moving too quickly, researchers say. The costs may be measured in lost lives.