The approval of new legislation on ports opens investment opportunities.
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Dell takes a bite out of Apple
16 May
Premiumisation under pressure as sales growth slows.
Bid round brings fresh momentum
15 May
Brazil’s first oil auction in five years raises billions of dollars in capital commitments.
Macro view
Consumer Survey
Confidence slumps amid rising inflation worries
Our proprietary survey shows a steep decline in all indicators.
Resources
The oil outlook improves
A Brazil Confidential survey signals growing optimism in in the oil and gas sector as the country prepares to hold its first oil auctions in more than four years.
Business
The labour market weakens
Job creation slows down and eases wage growth.
Education publishing
The attractions of the 'school in a box'.
Reshaping the education landscape
Brazil's big education deal sets the stage for further consolidation.
Brazil’s IPO resurgence
Companies line up to list as investors show renewed interest in Brazilian stocks.
Bulls and Bears
Petrobras gets some good news
The state-controlled oil company has had a good first quarter as fuel price increases and spending cuts help improve its margins.
Agenda: Infrastructure delays loom
Road and rail concessions were slower than expected.
Best of local comment
The productivity dilemma
The challenge of low productivity.
An unhappy union
Brazil and Argentina stumble into new difficulties.
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