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The international financial markets have warmed to
Brazilian President-elect Lula’s statement-like pronouncements. But he must impose unpopular austerity measures to keep investors satisfied.
Wortman Joins JP In November, JP Morgan appointed Charles Wortman as the new head of its Brazilian unit. Wortman replaces Patrick Morin, who is leaving JP Morgan after a 31-year career. Morin […]
Following an overwhelming victory, Brazil’s President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva now must show investors he can control spending and inflation, and continue to pay the
country’s debts.
Brazil’s economic crisis is in full swing, with the currency in free fall and the economy ready to plunge into a severe recession. It seems inevitable that Brazil’s large and […]
Brazil’s new securities regulator, Luiz Leonardo Cantidiano, intends to stamp out cheating and viligilantly monitor corporate reporting. But he also is playing the role as a promoter of the markets, convinced that they can be revived.
Asset-backed financing with risk mitigation insurance has sustained Brazilian companies throughout the crisis. But insurers are reaching their limits.
Eight years ago, Brazilians were optimistic that policy reforms would bring sustained growth. Despite key improvements, such growth remains elusive.
Investors have dumped billions of dollars in Brazilian bonds this year but the country’s fundamentals and recent IMF deal could yet smooth over the capital crunch.
Foreign private equity investment in Brazil has slowed to a trickle. But local investors looking to diversify their portfolios are stepping up to the plate.
Brazilian companies are facing a credit crunch. International loans are extremely hazardous and renewing maturing loans is almost impossible.
