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Economy Mar, 17, 2022 0

OECD: Even if Latin America sells more commodities, the war’s impact is negative nonetheless

Even if Latin American countries benefit in the short term from the high commodity prices, Russia’s war with Ukraine will yield a negative impact for all economies nonetheless. That was…
Economy Mar, 14, 2022 0

Trade balance surplus rises 18.4% and reaches US$ 7.53 billion

The Brazilian trade balance attained a surplus of US$ 7.53 billion in the fiscal year up to the second week of March, representing a rise of 18.4% from January to…
China autoriza compra de soja americana - China buys american soybean
Grains Mar, 14, 2022 0

Agribusiness exports yield more than US$ 10 billion in a record-breaking February

In February this year, agribusiness exports exhibited a record-breaking performance, reaching a never-seen value of US$ 10.51 billion (+65.8%). The highest value exported in a single February had been US$…
Tereza Cristina agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) to increase competitiveness
Economy Mar, 11, 2022 0

South American nations want fertiliser excluded from Russian sanctions

Six South American nations are proposing the exclusion of fertilizers from sanctions on Russia, a major world producer whose invasion of Ukraine has disrupted supplies, Brazil’s Agriculture Minister Tereza Cristina…
Economy Mar, 11, 2022 0

Three provinces concentrate 74% of Argentina’s exports

The provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe, and Córdoba accounted for 74% of the almost USD 78,000 million that Argentina invoiced for its exports, reported the National Institute of Statistics…
Oil and Gas Mar, 10, 2022 0

The 70% drop in oil exports will leave Russia with no foreign currency to import

Russia’s foreign currency earnings have fallen as international buyers shun its crude oil after the country invaded Ukraine, eroding its purchasing power for imports. The country is already facing a…
exportação de corn / milho
Grains Mar, 08, 2022 0

Ukraine conflict spurs Brazilian corn and wheat exports, while supplies decrease

According to experts in the field, the increase in worldwide prices of wheat and maize induced by the war between Russia and Ukraine generated favorable market circumstances for exporting these…
Economy Mar, 08, 2022 0

Guedes wants to reduce maritime freight rates to avoid fertilizer shortages in Brazil

The Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, presented to President Jair Bolsonaro a proposal to decrease the value charged as the Additional Freight Rate for the Merchant Marine Renewal (AFRMM) and…
Economy Mar, 07, 2022 0

Ukraine’s president calls for boycott of Russian products

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine’s president, called for a global boycott on all Russian products, including oil, on Monday, March 7. “If the invasion continues and Russia does not abandon its plans…
Economy Mar, 04, 2022 0

Brazil’s GDP grew 4.6%, overcame pandemic losses

Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ended 2021 with a 4.6% growth, totaling BRL 8.7 trillion (about USD 1.7 trillion at the current rate). This advance recovered the losses of 2020 when the…