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Davos: a chance for Brazil to regain international confidence

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Hildete Vodopives

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland ended yesterday debating the world’s most pressing issues and long-term challenges, including inequality, climate change and terrorism. For Brazil, the forum was an opportunity to reverse the negative news flow: low … Continue reading →

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The G20 aftermath: The Delhi consensus

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Janar Wasito

The Economist outlines India’s appeal in reporting on the aftermath of the G20 meetings – an interesting contrast with Brazil. “India’s appeal to foreign investors is easy to see. Its economy grew by 8.8% in the year to the second … Continue reading →

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Itau Surpasses Goldman Sachs in Brazilian Bond Underwriting

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Hildete Vodopives

July 13 (Bloomberg) — Itau Unibanco Holding SA overtook Citigroup Inc. and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. in Brazilian bond underwriting, leading a push by local banks to grab market share from international banks hurt by the global financial crisis. Itau, … Continue reading →

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Brazilian companies getting more “global” in February

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Hildete Vodopives

Brazilian companies appetite for investments abroad is growing again. In February, the Brazilian Central Bank index IBD (Brazilian direct investment) hit US$ 4,2 billions.  With this result, Central Bank has already revised its forecasts for the year; now they expects an … Continue reading →

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Brazil: again the safe port for investors?

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Hildete Vodopives

Negative news flows from Europe may impact investor’s confidence in the short-term. It would be too optimist to think that Brazil is completely immune to a change in investors flows.  Nonetheless, the Brazilian Central Bank has recently lifted part of the liquidity relief measures. … Continue reading →

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