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NTN-B tem rali ‘estelar’ com Flávio Bolsonaro, e mercado espera mais alívio
Bloomberg — As taxas das NTN-Bs, títulos do Tesouro Nacional atrelados à inflação, afundaram com a liderança de Flávio Bolsonaro no primeiro turno da eleição. O movimento levou alguns vencimentos de volta a juros reais abaixo de 7%, nível mais baixo desde novembro de 2024, e gestores ainda veem espaço para mais alívio. A queda marca uma virada para um mercado que vinha pressionado há meses pelas preocupações com a trajetória da dívida pública e pela concorrência das debêntures incentivadas.
A Goldman-Linked Health Firm Is Brazil’s Latest Corporate Meltdown
Photographer: Dado Galdieri/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- A dispute over the ownership of a Brazilian cancer treatment provider has drawn in Goldman Sachs Group Inc., a Houston hedge fund and Sao Paulo police.
Emerging Assets Jump on Lower Oil Costs, US-China Trade Optimism
(Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market equities and currencies gained after the US and China gave upbeat assessments of their talks ahead of a summit, while declining oil prices added to positive sentiment.
Emerging Markets Slide as Oil, AI Concerns Sap Risk Appetite
Bloomberg, ICE (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market assets fell at the start of a key week for global markets, as elevated oil prices and concerns over the pace of artificial-intelligence development weighed on currencies and stocks ahead of an expected...
Latinoamérica lidera alzas de monedas emergentes antes del dato de inflación de EE.UU.
Bloomberg — Las monedas latinoamericanas avanzaron el martes y llevaron al índice de divisas del mundo en desarrollo a borrar las pérdidas registradas previamente en la sesión, impulsadas por el alza en los precios del petróleo. El real brasileño lideró las ganancias luego de que dos encuestas mostraran que el candidato de derecha Flávio Bolsonaro ganaba terreno frente al presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva de cara a las elecciones de octubre.
Latin American Currencies Lead Gains in EM With US CPI in Focus
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Latin American currencies gained on Tuesday, with the Chilean peso and the Brazilian real leading the advance on domestic headlines, as the dollar retreated.
Emerging Currencies Cap Longest Winning Streak Since 2007
(Bloomberg) -- An index for emerging-market currencies rose for a 10th successive week, its longest winning streak since 2007, even as a blowout US jobs report briefly jolted global markets on Friday.
EM Stocks See Best August Run Since 2004, FX Posts Monthly Gain
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market stocks posted their biggest August advance since 2004 as a rally broadened beyond the biggest artificial-intelligence stocks and got a boost from commodities.
EM Currencies Mixed as Treasury Buyback Lift Proves Short-Lived
(Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market currencies were mixed on Thursday as the US Treasury’s announcement of increased bond buybacks was seen by many as a “temporary” measure, allowing the dollar to rebound.
Monedas emergentes se fortalecen por la debilidad del dólar y mayor apetito por el riesgo
Bloomberg — Un índice que sigue la evolución de las monedas de los países en desarrollo subió el lunes, ya que la disminución de las expectativas sobre una subida de las tasas de interés por parte de la Reserva Federal el próximo mes debilitó al dólar y respaldó el apetito por el riesgo. El índice de divisas de mercados emergentes de MSCI subió un 0,2%, con el ringgit malasio y el dólar taiwanés a la cabeza de las ganancias.
EM Currencies Rise on Softer Dollar and Stronger Risk Appetite Original
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- An index tracking developing-world currencies gained Monday as fading bets on a Federal Reserve interest-rate hike next month undercut the dollar and supported risk appetite.
Emerging Market Stocks Hit One-Month High as AI Trade Roars Back
(Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market stocks rose for a second straight session on Thursday, with the index hitting the highest level in more than a month amid a resurgence in the artificial-intelligence trade.
EM Currencies Trade Mixed as Inflation Fails to Shift Fed Bets
(Bloomberg) -- An early rally in emerging-market currencies fizzled on Wednesday after the dollar reversed losses triggered by tame US inflation data, as investors maintained bets that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates at its next...
EM Assets Retreat as Iran Deal Doubts Push Oil Prices Higher
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market assets fell on Tuesday, with a currency gauge snapping a four-day winning streak as fading hopes for a US-Iran deal weighed on risk sentiment.
Emerging Currencies Weaken as US-Iran Standoff Lifts Dollar
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Most emerging-market currencies weakened against the dollar on Monday as fading hopes of an imminent US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent Brent futures prices higher.
Activos de mercados emergentes caen por temor a que el acuerdo sobre Ormuz eleve las tensiones
Bloomberg — Un índice de divisas de mercados emergentes perdió las ganancias registradas anteriormente, ya que los últimos detalles del acuerdo entre Irán y Omán para reabrir el estrecho de Ormuz podrían reavivar las tensiones con Estados Unidos.
Emerging Market Assets Dip as Hormuz Deal Risks Raising Tensions
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Most emerging-market currencies weakened Thursday as the details of an agreement between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz risk reigniting tensions with the US.
Most Emerging-Market FX Gains as Oil Dips Below $80 Per Barrel
Photographer: Jonne Roriz/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Most emerging-market currencies gained on Tuesday, rebounding from an earlier selloff amid optimism the US and Iran are nearing a deal to restart peace talks.
El peso colombiano frena su espectacular repunte tras la intervención del banco central
Bloomberg — El peso colombiano (COP) se encamina hacia su mayor caída en tres meses después de que el banco central suspendiera inesperadamente las subidas de tipos y anunciara un programa para reforzar las reservas en dólares, lo que indica que la apreciación de la moneda ha ido demasiado lejos. El peso registraba una caída del 2,2% a las 11:25 h, hora del Este, encaminándose hacia su mayor descenso desde el 4 de mayo, después de que el Banco Central mantuviera los tipos en el 12% el viernes.
Colombian Peso Pares Stellar Rally as Central Bank Steps In
Photographer: Santiago Mesa/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- The Colombian peso is on track for its biggest drop in three months after the central bank unexpectedly paused rate hikes and announced a program to build up dollar reserves, signaling that the...
Emerging-Market Currencies Trade Mixed as US-Iran Tensions Ease
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market currencies were mixed on Monday as investors weighed signs of easing tensions between the US and Iran against the fading appeal for carry trades in Latin America.
Emerging-Market Currencies Climb as Fed Holds Rates Steady
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market currencies gained on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, pushing the US dollar lower following mounting speculation that policymakers would use this meeting to tighten monetary...
Rush for Korean Stocks Fuels Record Inflow into BlackRock ETF
Investors poured billions into BlackRock’s exchange-traded fund tracking South Korean stocks, underscoring strong appetite for artificial intelligence companies even as wild swings continue to roil local equities. The $22.4 billion iShares MSCI South Korea ETF recorded over $2.8 billion in fresh flows last week alone, the biggest weekly inflow on record.
High Yielders Pace Emerging-Market Currency Gains, Stocks Jump
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market currencies were mixed on Tuesday, with high-yielding names outperforming as investors looked past the latest developments in the Middle East and focused on carry trades instead.
Rush for Korean Stocks Fuels Record Inflow into BlackRock ETF
July 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM UTC Updated on July 20, 2026 at 3:54 PM UTC Investors poured billions into BlackRock’s exchange-traded fund tracking South Korean stocks, underscoring strong appetite for artificial intelligence companies even as wild...
‘Sea of Red’ Hits Emerging Stocks as AI Concerns Jolts Markets
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market stocks slumped, with a key gauge sliding into technical correction on mounting concerns the outlook for artificial intelligence no longer justifies the industry’s elevated valuations.
Emerging Currencies Fall as US, Iran Tensions Strengthen Dollar
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Most developing-world currencies fell Thursday as the US launched fresh strikes against Iran, sparking a flight to haven assets that pushed the dollar higher.
Emerging Currencies Gain as Traders Cut Back Fed Bets on US PPI
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- An index tracking emerging-market currencies rose Wednesday as the dollar weakened after softer-than-expected US producer prices drove traders to scale back wagers on Federal Reserve interest-rate increases this year.
Emerging-Market Assets Jump as US CPI Data Trims Rate Hike Bets
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Emerging-market assets rallied Tuesday after a cooler-than-expected US inflation report prompted traders to pare bets on imminent Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes.
Bolsonaro nombra a la exdirectora de Caixa como asesora económica en su campaña presidencial
Bloomberg — El candidato presidencial de Brasil, Flávio Bolsonaro, ha anunciado que la exdirectora de Caixa Econômica Federal se incorporará a su campaña como asesora económica, lo que alimenta las expectativas de que ella podría convertirse en ministra de Hacienda si él resulta electo.
Flávio aponta Daniella Marques como assessora econômica
Flávio BolsonaroPhotographer: Victor Moriyama/Bloomberg June 15, 2026 at 7:44 PM UTC O pré-candidato à presidência Flávio Bolsonaro disse que a ex-presidente da Caixa Econômica Federal está se juntando à campanha como assessora econômica, o que...
Daniella Marques é nomeada assessora econômica da campanha de Flávio Bolsonaro
Bloomberg — Flávio Bolsonaro anunciou que a ex-presidente da Caixa Econômica Federal Daniella Marques se juntará a sua campanha de candidato à presidência como assessora econômica. O anúncio alimentou expectativas de que ela possa se tornar ministra da Fazenda, caso ele seja eleito. Marques fez parte da equipe econômica de Paulo Guedes durante o governo Jair Bolsonaro antes de ser nomeada presidente da estatal em 2022.
Bolsonaro Says Ex-Caixa CEO to Join Campaign as Economic Adviser
Brazil presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro said the former head of Caixa Economica Federal is joining his campaign as an economic adviser, fueling expectations that she could become finance minister if he is elected.
Septiembre 2026 | Recopilación de novedades jurisprudenciales relevantes en materia de Derecho Laboral
Bird & Bird Actualidad Septiembre 2026 | Recopilación de novedades jurisprudenciales relevantes en materia de Derecho Laboral En los últimos meses, han sido publicadas diversas resoluciones judiciales de especial relevancia en el ámbito de las relaciones laborales.
The EU Pay Transparency Directive after the transposition deadline: what companies and employees need to know
The deadline for Member States to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive (PTD) into their domestic legal systems expires on 7 June 2026. However, it seems that Slovakia and Italy (and partially Poland) will be the only countries to have transposed the Directive prior to the formal expiry of the deadline, creating a situation of legal uncertainty for companies and employees in the remaining Member States.
Julio 2026 | Recopilación de novedades jurisprudenciales relevantes en materia de Derecho Laboral
Entre ellas, cabe destacar lasentencia del Tribunal Supremo de 15 de abril de 2026,en la cual clarificó que, en el marco de los procedimientos de reclamación de horas extraordinarias, en casos donde el trabajador tiene un horario fijo predeterminado, la mera ausencia del registro de jornada no desplaza automáticamente la carga probatoria sobre el empresario, sino que corresponde al trabajador aportar indicios suficientes de que se han producido excesos sobre su horario de trabajo.
Cotton Climbs to Highest Since 2024 on Tight Supply Outlook
Photographer: Dustin Chambers/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Cotton futures in New York surged to the highest since December 2024 as traders weigh a preliminary government US planting report against an outlook for tighter global supplies this year.
Mayo 2026 | Recopilación de novedades jurisprudenciales relevantes en materia de Derecho Laboral
Entre otras, cabe destacar la sentencia del Tribunal Supremo de 12 de febrero de 2026, que declara discriminatoria la cláusula convencional consistente en excluir los periodos de incapacidad temporal (“IT”) derivada de contingencias comunes del cómputo del plazo mínimo de permanencia exigido para devengar retribución variable, si bien acepta la validez de la cláusula convencional que preveía la minoración proporcional de dicha retribución variable durante dicha IT, previo ajuste proporcional...
Cocoa Climbs From Near Three-Year Low as Port Arrivals Slow
Photographer: Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Cocoa futures climbed, reversing earlier losses, on signs of slower port arrivals in the world’s top supplier Ivory Coast.
Arabica Halts Rally as Market Mulls Prospect of Ample Supplies
Photographer: Camilo Freedman/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Arabica coffee paused its rally as traders weighed the prospects of being well-supplied later this year against any near-term tightness.
Cocoa hits two-year low as Europe grinds fewest beans since 2013
Mumbi Gitau, Anuradha Raghu & Beatriz Amat / BloombergFri, Jan 16, 2026 • 12:36 AM GMT+08 • • 2 min read Cocoa bean roasting at a chocolate factory in Paris. Cocoa futures fell 1.6% to US$5,009 a tonne as of 10.37am in New York. London cocoa was down 1.8%. (Photo by Bloomberg) Follow us on Facebook and join our Telegram channel for the latest updates.
Cocoa Hits Two-Year Low as Europe Grinds Fewest Beans Since 2013 Original
Photographer: Cyril Marcilhacy/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Cocoa futures fell to a two-year low in London after Europe’s cocoa processing posted a steeper-than-expected slump, showing the extent of demand destruction as the industry reels from the...
Precios del cacao se hunden un 13%: coberturas de exportadores compensan compras de índices
Bloomberg — El cacao en Nueva York sufrió su mayor desplome intradía desde julio de 2024, ya que los exportadores aprovecharon las compras relacionadas con el reequilibrio del índice para fijar precios más favorables. Los futuros cayeron hasta un 13% el viernes, tocando el nivel más bajo desde el 28 de noviembre.
Cocoa Prices Plunge 13% as Exporter Hedging Offsets Index Buying
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Cocoa in New York plunged the most intraday since July 2024 as exporters took advantage of buying related to index rebalancing to lock in more favorable prices.
Café arábica amplía sus ganancias ante la expectativa de un real brasileño más fuerte
Bloomberg — Los futuros del café arábica ampliaron las ganancias tras un repunte el martes en Nueva York, impulsados por las expectativas de que un real brasileño más fuerte siga frenando las ventas del mayor productor mundial. El contrato más activo subió hasta un 2,4% este miércoles, antes de recortar las ganancias. La prima de los futuros de marzo sobre los de mayo alcanzó el nivel más alto desde que comenzaron a negociarse los contratos.
Arabica Extends Gain as Firmer Brazilian Real Seen Hurting Sales
Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Arabica coffee futures extended gains after a Tuesday rally in New York, buoyed by expectations that a stronger Brazilian real will continue to curb sales from the world’s largest producer.
Cotton Hits Eight-Week High on Caution Over Supplies, Oil Prices Original
Photographer: Nick Oxford/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) -- Cotton futures in New York surged to the highest in eight weeks as traders weigh an outlook for tighter supplies this year and volatility in oil markets.
El clima extremo afecta el sistema eléctrico en São Paulo y golpea la economía
Bloomberg — Una sequía que empeora y fuertes vientos en São Paulo están poniendo a prueba el suministro eléctrico del país, dejando sin electricidad a cientos de miles de hogares brasileños y desacelerando el comercio en la mayor economía de América del Sur.
Extreme Weather Plunges Brazil’s Largest City Into Darkness
Photographer: Nelson Almeida/AFP/Getty Images (Bloomberg) -- A worsening drought and strong winds across São Paulo are straining the country’s power supply, blacking out hundreds of thousands of Brazilian households and slowing commerce in South...
Climate-friendly mayors find hope in Trump’s election setback
The big wins by Democrats in Tuesday’s elections across the U.S. turned into a rallying cry at an environmental conference in Rio de Janeiro. Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London and co-chair of C40 Cities, a global network of major cities committed to tackling climate change, stayed up all night watching CNN to find out what happened to many of his counterparts in the U.S. “I don’t apologize for being very happy,” said Khan to applause while speaking Wednesday in Rio.
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