Note: All indices are in local currency terms, as are volume figures. Economática is a historical database which covers nearly 1,100 securities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and […]
Category: Brazil
Megatel’s mega goals become an issue
After two postponements, the Brazilian government finally succeeded in awarding the third of four “mirror” licenses to compete with Telefonica in providing fixed-line telephone service to the state of São […]
Busy Signals in Brazil
Multimedia companies line up to reap the rewards of Brazil’s newly opened telecom market.
Economática Regional Equity Indices
Note: All indices are in local currency terms, as are volume figures. Economática is a historical database which covers nearly 1,100 securities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and […]
Front Notes
Brazil and Ecuador are playing the central roles in a new twist to the classic good news, bad news tale. Investor sentiment was firmly on the rise last month, and […]
Sovereigns, solid corporates forge a return
After much anxiety earlier in the year about the Brazilian crisis’ dampening of market activity, bond issuance in the region has taken a sudden turn for the better. Just as […]
A Heavy Burden to Bear
As Brazil’s internal debt load mounts, many believe that the government will be forced to restructure or monetize.
Double Standards
The row over JC Penney’s aggressive takeover bid for Lojas Renner has helped spawn new rules to protect minority shareholder rights in Brazil, reports Jennifer L. Rich.
Has the Gas Bubble Burst?
After 60 years of planning, the Bolivia-Brazil pipeline is finally completed. But the fanfare may soon fade as Brazil’s shrinking economy dampens demand and enthusiasm for the mega project.
Fly, Fly Away
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has soared since its privatization in 1994. But an end to cheap government financing may dent its success.
