Stock markets in Europe closed mixed this Wednesday (18) after data confirming the deceleration of consumer inflation (CPI) in the euro zone and in the United Kingdom. Investors also reacted to statements by European Central Bank (ECB) leaders, who reinforced their commitment to raising interest rates to contain rising prices. In London, the FTSE 100, […]
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Rico will pay more and we will fight for exemption of up to R$ 5 thousand, says Lula on income tax
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) said this Wednesday (18th), in a speech to representatives of trade union centrals, that “the rich will pay more (Income Tax), let’s change the logic, let’s reduce it for the poor and increase for the rich.” “In this country, those who pay real income tax are those who […]
Gasoline price rises almost 2% in the first half of January
The price of gasoline at the pumps increased by 1.89% in the first 15 days of January, compared to the month of December last year (2023). The average value across the country was R$ 5,264. The survey was carried out by ValeCard, a company that works with fleet management solutions. The database takes into account […]
Integration of Latin America is imperative for development, says Haddad in Davos
Integration between Latin American countries “is an imperative” for the region’s development, said Finance Minister Fernando Haddad in Davos, Switzerland, who defended trade agreements and joint infrastructure projects, especially with regard to energy. clean. “Regional integration is imperative for our development (…) our subcontinent has competitive advantages in relation to the world and the generation […]
“World wants to invest in Latin America again”, says Ilan Goldfajn to CNN
In an interview with CNN the president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Ilan Goldfajn, said that “there is a desire in the world to invest again in Latin America”, especially with regard to climate issues, infrastructure and global connectivity. “There is a worldwide desire to participate in the region,” he declared in Davos, Switzerland, […]
Microsoft to lay off 10,000 employees, company says in statement
Microsoft will lay off 10,000 employees as part of broader cost-cutting measures, the company said in a statement on Wednesday, becoming the latest technology company to rethink its hiring amid the economic uncertainty. Speaking ahead of the resignation announcement at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the […]
Agroindustrial production grows 3.4% in November, says FGV Agro
Agroindustrial production grew 3.4% in November 2022 compared to the same month of the previous year, reflecting the performance of the Food and Beverage Products segment, which increased by 7.9%. The data are part of FGV Agro’s monthly survey on the sector. The FGV pointed out that the Non-Food Products segment, in turn, registered a […]
US producer prices fall more than expected in December
US producer prices fell more than expected in December as declining food and energy costs offered further evidence that inflation is cooling in the country. The producer price index for final demand fell 0.5% last month, the Labor Department said on Wednesday. November data was revised down to show a 0.2% gain instead of a […]
Ibovespa hits 113 thousand points with external support; dollar falls
The São Paulo stock exchange maintained a positive tone this Wednesday (18), in the face of a more risk-friendly environment abroad, while corporate news in Brazil included Petrobras production data and Cyrela’s operational preview. Investors also continue to follow the movements around Americanas, mainly the risk of a request for judicial recovery by the retailer, […]
US retail sales fall more than expected in December
US retail sales fell more-than-expected in December, led by a decline in purchases of motor vehicles and a range of other goods. The Commerce Department said on Wednesday that retail sales fell 1.1% last month. November data was revised to show a 1.0% decline instead of a 0.6% drop as previously reported. Economists polled by […]
