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— John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Borse deboli, Piazza Affari in calo dopo raid Usa
Borse deboli, zavorrate delle tensioni geopolitiche innescate dal raid Usa a Baghdad. Dopo le vendite pesanti dell'avvio, i ribassi però si riducono e Londra chiude in rialzo dello...
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China urges 'calm and restraint' after US kills Iran general
Basic norms of international relations must be respected, foreign ministry says.
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Attivo e passivo
Sono un gay di 29 anni e vivo in California. Ho avuto svariati partner sessuali di diversa età ed etnia, ma a unirli è la grettezza nei confronti dei passivi. È un’invenzione culturale? Leggi
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Private equity giants vow to show their ESG credentials in 2020
KKR and TPG to disclose their ‘impact’ investments as US politicians turn up heat
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Oil starts higher on trade optimism
The US military carried out airstrikes against Iran-backed Katib Hezbollah militia group over the weekend
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Balança comercial fecha 2019 com superávit de US$ 46 bilhões
O Brasil registrou em 2019 superávit comercial (diferença entre exportações e importações) de US$ 46 bilhões. O resultado é 20,5% inferior ao apurado no ano passado, US$ 58 bilhões, e representa o menor desempenho desde 2015, quando o saldo foi de U$S 19,5 bilhões. Os dados foram divulgados hoje (2) pela ...
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Obtenção de superávit comercial não é objetivo, diz secretário
Depois de anunciar uma redução no saldo da balança comercial em 2019, o secretário de comércio exterior do Ministério da Economia, Lucas Ferraz, afirmou que o objetivo do governo federal não é aumentar esse saldo, mas ampliar a corrente total de comércio do país, que é a soma das importações com ...
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Receita detalha cotas de isenção para viajantes que chegam ao país
A Receita Federal divulgou nota nesta quinta-feira (2) esclarecendo que as compras realizadas nos Free Shops (lojas onde produtos são vendidos sem a aplicação de certos encargos) por viajantes chegando ao Brasil nos aeroportos e portos teve aumento do limite de isenção de US$ 500 para US$ 1.000. “Nos Free Shops ...
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Limit of Purchases in Duty Free Shops Rises to US$1,000
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The new shopping limit for duty free shops started to be valid from Wednesday, January 1st. Now, those returning from trips abroad can buy at airports US$1,000 (R$4,000) in products or the equivalent in another currency. The previous limit was US$500. An ordinance, published by ...
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Its Reputation Still Intact Despite Protests, Chile Seeks to Attract Foreign Investors
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chile's reputation among foreign investors for its solid fiscal management has survived the recent wave of protests, according to market indicators. The government says it now intends to profit from this credibility. Chile plans to issue this year US$8.7 (R$35) billion in debt securities, of ...
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US mulls listing Thailand as currency manipulator
Thailand could meet the three criteria of the US Treasury Department's foreign exchange report in the coming periods, possibly putting the country on a monitoring list of currency manipulators, says Siam Commercial Bank's Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC).
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Limite de compras em free shops sobe para US$ 1mil
Começa a valer a partir de hoje (1º) o novo limite de compras para os freeshops. Agora, quem voltar de viagens ao exterior poderá comprar US$ 1mil em produtos ou o equivalente em outra moeda, nos aeroportos. O limite anterior era de US$ 500. Uma portaria, publicada pelo Ministério da Economia ...
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World stocks close out 2019 with robust gains
World stocks closed out a notably profitable year, with Wall Street recording its best annual performances since 2013, boosted by hopes for a US-China trade deal.
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Dollar Closes 2019 With an Overall High of 3.5 Percent
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In the last trading session of the year, on Monday, December 30th, the commercial dollar closed one percent lower, quoted at R$4.0098. As a result, the US currency ended 2019 with a rise of 3.5 percent, in a year of strong turbulence in the foreign ...
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2019 is Year of Drop in Trade Balance; Brazil is Waiting for Good News From Abroad
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's trade balance recorded a 4.7 percent decline between January and November 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. Data from the Ministry of Economy show that the country exported and imported US$370.6 billion in products in 2019, compared to US$388.2 billion last year. ...
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US-China 'Phase One' trade deal to be signed Jan 15
WASHINGTON: A partial new US-China trade agreement will be signed in the middle of next month, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday, announcing that he will also then travel to China for continued talks.
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Economy, equality and climate top 2020 wish list
With 2020 upon us, boosting the grassroots economy, a depreciation of the baht and a clear vision for the country's digital economy are on many businesses' wish lists this year.
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Huawei says 'survival' top priority as sales fall short
Huawei says it is facing a tough 2020 because of what it claims is a 'strategic and long-term' campaign against the company by the US government.
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Uber sues California over gig-economy labour law
Uber and its American rival Lyft have each put aside $30 million to organise a referendum to replace the legislation
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Brazilian Cotton Exports Break Record in the Midst of Trade war
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian cotton exports rose 42 percent in a record season driven by China, which decided on Brazil's products before the trade war with the United States. In addition to the trade dispute, the exchange rate was also a significant factor. The Brazilian Real lost close ...
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California Wanted to Protect Uber Drivers. Now It May Hurt Freelancers.
A state law meant to protect workers at companies like Uber and Lyft takes effect on Wednesday. Some say it will limit their prospects.