World Cup protests threaten Brazil’s economy and its image
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - When Adilson Ferreira hoped for big crowds during the World Cup, this wasn't what he had in mind. Starting last June, protesters angry about the...
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World Cup to kick up prices in inflation-weary Brazil
BRASILIA (Reuters) - As if worrying about unfinished stadiums and overcrowded airports wasn't enough, the upcoming football World Cup will give Brazilian policymakers another headache: an inflation spike. The arrival...
World Cup to kick up prices in inflation-weary Brazil
BRASILIA (Reuters) - As if worrying about unfinished stadiums and overcrowded airports wasn't enough, the upcoming soccer World Cup will give Brazilian policymakers another headache: an inflation spike. The arrival...
World Cup to kick up prices in inflation-weary Brazil
BRASILIA (Reuters) - As if worrying about unfinished stadiums and overcrowded airports wasn't enough, the upcoming soccer World Cup will give Brazilian policymakers another headache: an inflation spike. The arrival...
Brazil may end tightening after raising rates to two-year high
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil raised interest rates to a two-year high on Wednesday, but signaled that it is ready to halt its aggressive monetary tightening if a surge in inflation...
Brazil raises key interest rate to two-year high
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil raised interest rates for the ninth straight time on Wednesday, prolonging one of the world's longest-running monetary tightening cycles after a surge in food prices stoked...
Brazil and Argentina ink deal to bolster dwindling trade
COSTA DO SAUIPE, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazil and Argentina signed a deal on Friday that seeks to guarantee importers will have enough U.S. dollars to pay for exports, a move...
S&P cuts Brazil credit rating in blow to Rousseff
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's cut Brazil's sovereign debt rating closer to speculative territory on Monday in a blow to President Dilma Rousseff, whose efforts to stir the economy...
S&P cuts Brazil credit rating in blow to Rousseff
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Standard & Poor's cut Brazil's sovereign debt rating closer to speculative territory on Monday in a blow to President Dilma Rousseff, whose efforts to stir the economy...
Brazil opts for smaller interest rate hike to shield economy
BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 10.75 percent on Wednesday, taking advantage of a reprieve in inflation to slow the pace of monetary tightening...