Stories for April 2018

Wednesday, April 11th 2018 - 09:11 UTC
March inflation in Brazil almost flat at 0.09%; Selic rate expected to be cut 25 extra points in May

Brazil's monthly inflation rate slowed dramatically to a nine-month low in March, suggesting the central bank may have been too slow to signal another interest rate cut as the data continued to fall short of its inflation target.
Wednesday, April 11th 2018 - 08:57 UTC
The paperwork challenge for British business after Brexit

Diverging from European Union rules after Brexit will mean more costs than benefits for British business, a report by the CBI employers' group says. In a survey of 23 industry sectors, the vast majority preferred continued close alignment with EU regulations.
Wednesday, April 11th 2018 - 08:47 UTC
Brazil Supreme Court delays considering change to a law that could release jailed Lula

A Justice on Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a delay until next week of a debate on changing a law that could, if passed, lead to the imminent release of recently jailed ex-president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Wednesday, April 11th 2018 - 08:46 UTC
Paraguay: EU election observation mission recommends more transparency in parties financing

The head of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EOM) in Paraguay, Romanian liberal Euro-deputy Renate Weber, insisted on the need for “complete transparency in the financing of political parties and the election campaign” ahead of the general election next April 22
Wednesday, April 11th 2018 - 08:42 UTC
Brazilian stock exchange leads the world in growth in 2018

As Brazil continues to benefit from the return of growth and curbed interest rates and inflation, the São Paulo Stock Exchange has seen an unprecedented growth curve. In addition to achieving historical highs, the Brazilian stock market beat the performance of some of the largest stock exchanges in the planet. This means more people betting on Brazilian companies and the future of the country, according to a report from the Brazilian-American chamber of Commerce.
Tuesday, April 10th 2018 - 14:40 UTC
Trump cancels trip to Americas' summit because of Syrian situation; Pence will represent him in Lima

After threatening a military strike against Syria, President Donald Trump on Tuesday canceled plans to travel to Peru later this week, choosing to stay in the United States to manage the response to an apparent chemical weapons attack.
Tuesday, April 10th 2018 - 09:09 UTC
Sharing cash for farmers, one of the biggest post Brexit challenge, say experts

Quitting the European Union means the UK will have to go back to the drawing board over devolution, constitutional experts have warned. Wrangles over sharing out cash for farmers will be one of the biggest challenges ministers face, according to the Institute for Government (IfG).
Tuesday, April 10th 2018 - 09:02 UTC
Plastic crisis: divert foreign aid to dumpsites in developing countries

By Christine Cole (*) - Plastic pollution in the oceans is a major problem that is finally getting the attention it deserves, thanks to Blue Plan II. It makes headline news almost every week – and famous figures such as the Pope, Prince Charles, Dame Ellen MacArthur and Sir David Attenborough have all joined the debate.
Tuesday, April 10th 2018 - 08:59 UTC
Brexit: Financial services worried about UK economy prospects

Financial services firms are worried about prospects for the UK economy, with Brexit remaining the biggest risk, a study shows. Research by Lloyds Bank found that executives in the sector believe growth in this country will be outpaced by all other nations in the G7 this year.
Tuesday, April 10th 2018 - 08:55 UTC
Temer names trusted official a Mines and Energy minister, ahead of decisive privatizations

Brazil’s President Michel Temer named Wellington Moreira Franco to take over the Mines and Energy Ministry, a key portfolio that includes overseeing the proposed privatization of Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA (Eletrobras).