Brazil expects US trade proposal on tariffs by next week
Minister Márcio Elias Rosa says Washington is preparing a list of sectors it wants opened; Brazil will respond with a counterproposal.
Economy
Rates, inflation, jobs and markets.
11 storiesUS job openings rise to 7.5 million in September
The JOLTS report shows an increase of 333,000 openings and a drop in layoffs, reinforcing the assessment of a sturdier labor market.
Delinquency reaches 84.2 million, affecting more than half of adults
Serasa map shows a record in the historical series in September; overdue debts total R$ 597.4 billion, although the pace of increase has slowed.
Nov 03 · 09:19
Durigan wants to review reform benefits to lower the CBS rate
The finance minister says he will discuss cuts to incentives with Congress in 2027, after the TCU proposed an 11.3% rate for the federal consumption tax.
Nov 03 · 08:31
Post-election Focus survey raises inflation, interest rate and dollar forecasts
The Central Bank's first bulletin since Lula's reelection shows more pessimistic economists: higher inflation, a higher Selic and weaker GDP.
Nov 02 · 23:00
Lula could appoint six Central Bank directors by the end of 2027
Market fears a change in the profile of the Copom board and a return of the debate on loosening the inflation target, according to Folha.
Nov 02 · 21:44
Study explains why electricity bills are high even with clean energy
FGV research shows that only about 30% of the bill corresponds to the energy itself; the rest goes to distribution, transmission, charges and taxes.
Nov 02 · 15:20
Oil plunges nearly 8% on signs of dialogue between US and Iran
Brent reached US$ 104.40 after the Iranian president said the supreme leader gave the government powers to negotiate a deal.
Nov 02 · 14:06
Fuel ICMS increase starts in February and sparks political fight
States approved an adjustment that weighs most on diesel; in São Paulo, the rise will be R$ 0.07 to R$ 0.13 per liter, and Boulos and Tarcísio traded criticism.
Nov 02 · 13:32
Meal vouchers: card machines must accept all cards starting November 7
The Labor Ministry reminds that the deadline for full PAT interoperability ends Friday; refusal of a card can be reported.
Oct 07 · 09:19
Flávio Bolsonaro rejects end of the 6x1 schedule and proposes flexible working hours
According to Correio da Manhã, the PL candidate called support for ending the 6x1 "opportunism" and proposes that employees negotiate their hours and be paid according to the schedule worked.