-
Argentina
Argentina’s economic downturn: a closer look at June activity and sectoral impacts
In June, Argentina’s economic activity saw a slight decrease of 0.2% compared to the previous month, as reported by official sources. This information, provided by the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec), aligns with the contracting trend observed in the country’s economy since March. Furthermore, economic activity in June ...
-
Brasile Argentina
Brazil approached Argentina with proposal to settle exports in Chinese yuan, awaits response
Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced that Brazil has approached Argentina with a proposal to settle Brazilian exports in the Chinese yuan. Haddad commented, "We have presented the Argentine government with a proposal ensuring Brazilian exports in yuan, with Brazil's Bank guaranteeing a conversion to Brazilian reais from this assurance." He ...
-
Brasile
Brazilian Congress passes important tax laws, boosting the economy
Brazil's Lower House of Congress has greenlit legislation to strengthen the country's public finances and alleviate market concerns about President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's spending plans. The bill was favored with 379 votes to 64 and now heads to President Lula for official endorsement. With this legislative nod, Lula's ...
-
Cina
Chinese economic instability poses challenge to global commodity demand
China’s wavering economy is now a significant concern for global commodity demand. As economic activity and credit flows within the world’s top buyer face challenges, Beijing’s conservative growth targets might be at risk. While commodities have withstood economic setbacks better than other assets and pandemic restrictions have been lifted, fuel ...
-
Brasile Cina India Russia Sudafrica
Mystery in Johannesburg: Xi’s no-show at BRICS forum raises eyebrows
Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly missed a speech at the BRICS Business Forum in South Africa, leading to widespread conjecture. Although Xi arrived in Johannesburg for a state visit and the BRICS summit, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, he did not make his scheduled appearance at ...
-
Turchia Danimarca
Danish envoy summoned over continued attacks on Quran
The charge d'affaires of Denmark's Ankara embassy on Aug. 22 was once again summoned to the Foreign Ministry by Turkish officials in response to the persistent acts of Quran burning near the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen.
-
Brasile Argentina
Transpetro lança em janeiro edital para construção de 25 navios
A Petrobras Transporte (Transpetro) pretende lançar em janeiro do ano que vem edital para a contratação de 25 navios que serão construídos no Brasil, para ampliar sua frota própria. O anúncio foi feito pelo ...
-
Brasile
Arcabouço fiscal acelera equilíbrio das contas públicas, afirma Haddad
A aprovação definitiva do novo arcabouço fiscal, votado nesta terça-feira (22) à noite pela Câmara dos Deputados, ajudará a acelerar o equilíbrio das contas públicas, disse nesta quarta-feira (23) o ...
-
Brasile
Caixa define prazo para proposta de alocação de recursos do FGTS
O dia 29 de setembro foi definido pela Caixa Econômica Federal como a data limite para que as instituições financeiras apresentem proposta de alocação de recursos do Fundo de Garantia ...
-
Brasile
Intenção de Consumo das Famílias é a maior desde 2015
A Intenção de Consumo das Famílias (ICF) atingiu em agosto o maior nível desde 2015. O indicador elaborado pela Confederação Nacional do Comércio de Bens, Serviços e Turismo (CNC) cresceu ...