Petrobras’s successful $11bn bond issue underscores growing investor appetite for emerging market debt, but rising inflation in Brazil is undermining business confidence.
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06 Jun 2013
Finance
Brazil’s IPO resurgence
Companies line up to list as investors show renewed interest in Brazilian stocks.
09 May 2013
Agenda: maids set to receive employee rights
Other congressional business includes a vote on the ports law, which frees private operators to transport more third-party cargo.
28 March 2013
BNDES downgrade highlights tensions
Local commentators debate Moody’s decision to cut ratings on two public banks, a move that highlights concerns about the recent stimulus strategy.
28 March 2013
Agenda: social housing project hearing
Public consultation on social housing in São Paulo to revitalise the city centre.
14 March 2013
Agenda: 4Q GDP to be announced
The data may affect signals from the monetary policy committee in early March.
28 February 2013
Private equity interest in infrastructure builds
Our survey of funds suggests that investing in service providers to the large road and rail concessions is a rising priority. Respondents also reported increased optimism about exits and fundraising.
28 February 2013
Infrastructure: BNDES prepares for central role
The development bank has invested in tax-exempt debentures, yet there is little detail in its plans to increase financing for the overall package of transport projects.
28 February 2013
Agenda: Rousseff to tour north-east
In a further sign that the presidential campaign may be beginning, the president will visit three north-eastern states, shortly after detailing her legislative agenda for 2013.
14 February 2013
Property financing receives a small boost
Foreign investors in listed property funds will no longer pay financial transactions tax, in another sign of the government's desire to attract capital for infrastructure development
31 January 2013
