More advanced road concession projects are expected to attract around R$ 60 billion in private investment, estimates the Ministry of Infrastructure. The expectation is that these resources will be raised in the competitions of the BR-040/495, between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais, of the BR-381, known as ‘death highway’ due to the high number […]
Records in public accounts reflect favorable conjuncture, say analysts
The result of public Accounts in July reflects a positive situation for Brazil, which boosted the collection while the economy grows more than expected, according to experts. Last month, the public sector had the largest accumulated surplus in 12 months in relation to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP ) since 2012, 2.48%. It also recorded […]
By 2025, Brazil needs to train 4.2 million workers in the industry, says Senai
Data from Senai (National Service for Industrial Learning) show that Brazil will need, by 2025, to train and retrain 4.2 million workers for the digital economy and new technologies. But a partnership between the institution and the World Economic Forum will include Brazil in a world championship, which seeks to accelerate skills to train, in […]
Oil closes down day and accumulates losses of 8% in August
Oil futures contracts extended losses on Wednesday (31), after falling 5% on Tuesday. Economic indicators renew fears about global growth and the impact on demand for the commodity. In the United States, crude oil inventories fell more than expected, but those of its derivatives did not follow expectations. On the radar are news about the […]
Ibovespa takes off from the main stock exchanges in the world and ends August with a rise of 6.5%
O Ibovespa the main index of stock Exchange in Brazil, went against its peers in the world’s largest economies, and ended the month of August with strong appreciation, even in a negative month for developed markets. Considering the variation in the month, the Ibovespa had a high of 6.55%, despite registering a drop of 0.82% […]
Snapchat announces layoff of over 1,200 employees, 20% of global workforce
Snap Inc., the parent company of the popular Snapchat app, announced plans to lay off about 20% of its more than 6,400 global employees. The news will affect the jobs of more than 1,200 employees at the tech giant and comes at a time when broader economic conditions have deteriorated in recent months amid rising […]
Wall ended August with a fall of more than 4%
In the red for a fourth consecutive session and close to daily lows, Wall Street indices closed on Wednesday despite a positive start, ending their worst month since July as fears of a recession in the US economy intensified. The U.S. market appears to remain locked in a downward spiral that began Friday after Federal […]
Budget brings Aid Brazil of R$ 405 and does not provide for readjustment in the IR table
The federal government released this Wednesday (31) the 2023 Budget Law Project (PLOA 2023) in which it maintains the exemption of fuel taxes and does not provide for the readjustment of the Income Tax. Regarding AuxÃlio Brasil, the government maintained the forecast of an average payment of R$ 405 per beneficiary, but emphasized that it […]
Chamber approves MP that restricts use of tax credits on fuels
The Chamber of Deputies approved the Provisional Measure that cancels, until the end of this year, tax credits for companies that buy fuel for their own use from bus, airline and transport companies, for example. The text still needs to go through the Senate. The rule also provides for a one-time levy of ICMS, the […]
Cost of living in the metropolitan region of SP drops 0.18% in July, says federation
The indicator of Cost of Living by Social Class (CVCS) of the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo fell by 0.18% in July, informed this Wednesday (31) the Federation of Commerce of Goods, Services and Tourism of the State (FecomercioSP). The result breaks a 25-month streak that began in May 2020. According to the entity, the […]