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Economy Apr, 20, 2026 0

Brazil imports fall sharply in February, show Datamar data

Newly released data from Datamar’s Business Intelligence team indicate that Brazilian containerized imports started 2026 on a downward trend. In the cumulative January-February period, volume fell 4% compared with the…
Economy Apr, 17, 2026 0

World Bank plans up to $2 billion guarantee to help Argentina refinance debt

The World Bank Group said ​on Thursday (16) it is working on ‌a guarantee of up to $2 billion to help refinance “a relevant portion of Argentina’s debt.” The ​operation…
Economy Apr, 16, 2026 0

Petrobras to resume work on new fertilizer plant in Brazil

Petrobras’ board of directors decided on Monday (April 13) to resume construction of the Nitrogen Fertilizer Unit III in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul state. The project had already…
Economy Apr, 15, 2026 0

Brazil trade flow reaches $15.9 billion in second week of April 2026

In the second week of April 2026, Brazil’s trade balance posted a surplus of $4.2 billion and total trade flow of $15.9 billion, with exports at $10 billion and imports…
Economy Apr, 15, 2026 0

IMF cuts growth outlook, warns world already drifting toward more adverse scenario

The International Monetary Fund cut its growth outlook on Tuesday (14) due to Middle East war-driven energy price spikes but ​said the world was already drifting toward a more adverse…
Economy Apr, 14, 2026 0

Conflict in the Middle East disrupts Brazilian agribusiness exports to Arab countries

The conflict in the Middle East, ongoing since late February, has already led to a 31.74% drop in Brazilian exports to countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes…
Economy Apr, 14, 2026 0

Paraguay economic activity grows 3.8% in February, central bank indicator shows

Paraguay’s economic activity rose 3.8% in February, driven mainly by the primary sector and services, the central bank said, citing its Monthly Indicator of Economic Activity of Paraguay (Imaep). The…
Economy Apr, 14, 2026 0

China’s exports set to lose momentum as Iran war undercuts AI-driven boom

China’s export engine likely slowed in March ​as buyers chasing an AI-fuelled future confront the hard reality of war in the Middle East, which ‌has sparked an energy shock and…
Economy Apr, 13, 2026 0

Brazilian shipping grows in February, boosting trade and the economy

Brazil’s ports and waterways sector ended February with positive shipping results, posting total cargo throughput of 101.0 million tonnes. The volume was up 3.78% from the previous period, underscoring the…
Shipping Apr, 10, 2026 0

US trade court weighs legality of Trump’s 10% global tariff

A U.S. trade court on Friday considered the legality of a 10% global import tax imposed by President Donald Trump, which ​several states and small businesses say sidesteps a U.S.…