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Economy Jan, 14, 2026 0

World Bank cuts Brazil GDP forecast for 2026 to 2%

The World Bank has lowered its forecast for Brazil’s economic growth in 2026, revising the estimate from 2.2% to 2%, according to the latest Global Economic Prospects report released on…
Economy Jan, 14, 2026 0

Container-capable newcastlemax newbuilds emerge as COSCO breaks the mould

China’s COSCO Shipping Bulk has moved to blur the traditional lines between dry bulk and liner shipping, ordering a series of container-capable newcastlemax bulk carriers in a deal that underlines…
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Economy Jan, 13, 2026 0

Argentina inflation is forecast to have ended 2025 at more than seven-year low

Argentina’s annual inflation rate ended 2025 at its lowest in more than seven years, a Reuters poll found, implying President Javier Milei’s trade-opening policies and austerity measures have lowered price…
Economy Jan, 13, 2026 0

Brazil keeps nearly $3 bln in trade with Iran in 2025 raising concerns over tariff threats

Brazil maintained close to $3 billion in trade with Iran in 2025, even though the Persian Gulf country accounted for just 0.84% of total Brazilian exports. Data from Brazil’s Ministry…
Economy Jan, 13, 2026 0

Brazil posts 43.8% hike in exports by 2nd week of January 2026

Brazil’s trade balance posted a surplus of USD 2.0 billion in the second week of January 2026, driven by exports totaling USD 7.2 billion and imports of USD 5.2 billion.…
Economy Jan, 09, 2026 0

Argentina posts rare surplus with Brazil as bilateral trade contracts

Bilateral trade between Argentina and Brazil fell 16.9% year-on-year in December, totaling US$ 2.109 billion, down from US$ 2.538 billion in the same month of 2024, according to the latest…
Economy Jan, 09, 2026 0

After tariff hikes, U.S. records lowest trade deficit since 2009

The United States’ trade deficit fell sharply in October, reaching its lowest level since 2009, in the wake of sweeping tariff hikes imposed by President Donald Trump on imported goods…
Economy Jan, 08, 2026 0

Brazilian exports to the European Union rise 3.2% in 2025

Brazilian exports to the European Union increased 3.2% in 2025, reaching US$ 49.810 billion, up from US$ 48.276 billion in 2024. Imports from the bloc grew at a faster pace,…
Economy Jan, 07, 2026 0

DataLiner data: Containerized exports hold up in 2025, but global outlook poses challenges ahead

Recently released data from Datamar’s Business Intelligence team on Brazil’s container throughput show that, on a cumulative basis from January to November 2025, exports rose 1.2% compared with the same…
Ports and Terminals Jan, 07, 2026 0

Port efficiency in Brazil help secure strongest three-year stretch on trade balance

Handling more than 95% of its international trade, port efficiency in Brazil played a central role in helping secure a historic cycle for the country’s economy. Data released by the…