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By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, May 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy rebounded in the first three months of 2026, supported by household consumption and stronger investment, against a backdrop of a tight ...
News Brazil » Economy: Brazil minister says US terrorist designation of local gangs could impact economy
SAO PAULO, May 29 (Reuters) - A U.S. decision to designate the two biggest Brazilian drug gangs as terrorist organizations could impact Latin America's largest economy on several fronts, including by ...
News Brazil » Economy: Brazil economy rebounds in first quarter on strong consumption
By Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, May 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy rebounded in the first quarter, expanding 1.1% from the previous three months, official data showed on Friday, slightly ahead of the 1.0% ...
News Brazil » Economy: Brazil economic growth expected to have picked up in Q1 on stronger manufacturing
By Gabriel Burin BUENOS AIRES, May 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy is expected to have grown faster in the first quarter against the last three months of 2025 aided by stronger manufacturing activity, ...
News Brazil » Economy: U.S. Terrorist Designation Rattles Brazilian Economy
The U.S. designation of Brazil's biggest crime groups, Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital, as Foreign Terrorist Organizations, increases business risks in Brazil. This move may lead to U ...
News Brazil » Economy: Analysis-Brazil's Economy Ready to Ride Out Trump's 50% Tariff
BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian goods imported by the United States will soon carry one of the highest tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, but that will not likely derail Latin America's largest ...
News Brazil » Economy: FLBR: Brazil's Resilience Amid Economic Setbacks
Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF remains attractively valued despite outperforming emerging markets by over 10 percentage points in 2025. FLBR targets mid- and large-cap Brazilian stocks, with an average ...
News Brazil » Economy: Brazil’s Economy Sees Big Drop in May as High Rates Weigh on Market
Brazil’s economic activity dropped far more than expected in May, a signal that sky-high interest rates are starting to weigh on Latin America’s biggest economy. The central bank’s economic activity ...
News Brazil » Economy: Brazil President Lula to discuss economy and security with Trump at White House
The two leaders have a strained relationship and will be closely watched for signs of a breakthrough over tariffs and other issues.
News Brazil » Economy: Brazil's Economic Activity Expands 2.5% in 2025 as Agriculture Cushions Slowdown, Central Bank Says
BRASILIA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Brazil's economic activity expanded 2.5% in 2025, central bank data showed on Thursday, easing from the previous year's pace but once again surpassing initial forecasts ...