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Brazil To Partially Roll Back Import Tax Hike In Order To Preserve Incentives For Data Center Investments - Reuters

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:17:54 -0500

(Updated - February 27, 2026 1:17 PM EST)

Brazil To Partially Roll Back Import Tax Hike In Order To Preserve Incentives For Data Center Investments - Reuters

Stanley Druckenmiller made a heavy bet on Brazil before January rally

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:12 -0500

Investing.com -- Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller's investment firm built a substantial position in Brazilian stocks just before a major market rally in January.

Duquesne Family Office acquired approximately 3.5 million shares of the $9.1 billion iShares MSCI Brazil ETF during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to regulatory filings. The firm also purchased call options on the fund.

The ETF jumped roghly 17% in January, marking its strongest monthly performance since 2020. A weakening dollar and rising commodity prices fueled the gains, particularly benefiting major stocks like miner Vale SA and oil producer Petroleo Brasileiro SA, which both saw double-digit increases.

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iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) spreader of 10K contracts of April 35 and 40 calls amid wide price movement

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:17 -0500

iShares MSCI Brazil (NYSE: EWZ) 30-day option implied volatility is at 24; compared to its 52-week range of 22 to 41. Call put ratio 5.7 calls to 1 put with a focus on a spreader of 10K contracts of April 35 and 40 calls amid wide price movement.

Trump: I had a very good telephone call with President Lula, of Brazil

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:37:43 -0500

Trump wrote, "This morning, I had a very good telephone call with President Lula, of Brazil. We discussed many things, but it was mostly focused on the Economy, and Trade, between our two Countries. We will be having further discussions, and will get together in the not too distant future, both in Brazil and the United States. I enjoyed the call — Our Countries will do very well together!"

Trump: I had a very good telephone call with President Lula, of Brazil

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:37:43 -0500

Trump Says He Is Meeting Lula Next Week

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:01:49 -0500

Brazil's Real Jumps To Session High On Trump Comments On Lula
Trump Says He Is Meeting Lula Next Week

Bolsonaro Found Guilty Of Coup Attempt By Majority Of Top Court - Bloomberg

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:41 -0500

Bolsonaro Found Guilty Of Coup Attempt By Majority Of Top Court - Bloomberg

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:00:41 -0500

Bolsonaro Found Guilty Of Coup Attempt By Majority Of Top Court - Bloomberg

Brazil Lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, Son Of Ex-president, Says He Expects More U.S. Sanctions, Visa Restrictions Against Brazilian Targets, Higher Tariffs Possible - Reuters

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:41:23 -0500

Brazil Lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, Son Of Ex-president, Says He Expects More U.S. Sanctions, Visa Restrictions Against Brazilian Targets, Higher Tariffs Possible - Reuters

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:41:23 -0500

Brazil Lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, Son Of Ex-president, Says He Expects More U.S. Sanctions, Visa Restrictions Against Brazilian Targets, Higher Tariffs Possible - Reuters

Trump: Brazil Is One Of Worst Trade Partners

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:08:00 -0500

Trump: Brazil Is One Of Worst Trade Partners

Trump: Brazil Charges Us 'tremendous Tarriffs'

Trump: Brazil Is One Of Worst Trade Partners

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:08:00 -0500

Trump: Brazil Is One Of Worst Trade Partners

Trump: Brazil Charges Us 'tremendous Tarriffs'

Brazil's Haddad: Meeting With Bessent Cancelled, No New Date

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:38:45 -0500

Brazil's Haddad: Meeting With Bessent Cancelled, No New Date

iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) 30-day option implied volatility amid Trump tariff headlines

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:08:30 -0500

iShares MSCI Brazil (NYSE: EWZ) 30-day option implied volatility is at 26; compared to its 52-week range of 22 to 41 amid Trump tariff headlines.

iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) call put ratio 1 call to 1.2 puts on active option volume of 184K contracts

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 03:00:48 -0500

iShares MSCI Brazil (NYSE: EWZ) 30-day option implied volatility is at 24; compared to its 52-week range of 22 to 41. Call put ratio 1 call to 1.2 puts on active option volume of 184K contracts.

Trump: Brazil is doing a terrible thing on their treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:50:33 -0500

(Updated - July 7, 2025 10:50 AM EDT)

Trump said, "Brazil is doing a terrible thing on their treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro. I have watched, as has the World, as they have done nothing but come after him, day after day, night after night, month after month, year after year! He is not guilty of anything, except having fought for THE PEOPLE. I have gotten to know Jair Bolsonaro, and he was a strong Leader, who truly loved his Country — Also, a very tough negotiator on TRADE. His Election was very close and now, he is leading in

Trump: Brazil is doing a terrible thing on their treatment of former President Jair Bolsonaro

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:50:33 -0500

(Updated - July 7, 2025 10:50 AM EDT)

With governance risks eased, BofA asks what’s next for Eletrobras

Sat, 31 May 2025 22:00:00 -0500

In an update on Eletrobras (BVMF: ELET3), BofA expressed its constructive stance on the company’s key drivers. The firm also evaluated risks, balanced the potential Equity Risk Premium compression after the corporate governance de-risking, and discussed the increasing volatility of power prices.

The firm is constructive on long-term Brazilian power prices, and believes ELET is well-positioned to surf them. Higher levels can be expected going forward based on volatility and energy capacity needs.

With +/-4% NPV each +/-R$10/MWh and exposure to hydro assets making up 98% of its capacity, ELET is liable to capture a premium as its generation is more reliable

With governance risks eased, BofA asks what’s next for Eletrobras

Sat, 31 May 2025 22:00:00 -0500

With +/-4% NPV each +/-R$10/MWh and exposure to hydro assets making up 98% of its capacity, ELET is liable to capture a premium as its generation is more reliable

Brazil's Real Falls 1% Amid News Report Of A Stimulus Plan - Bloomberg

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:34:22 -0500

Brazil's Real Falls 1% Amid News Report Of A Stimulus Plan - Bloomberg

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:34:22 -0500

Brazil's Real Falls 1% Amid News Report Of A Stimulus Plan - Bloomberg

iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) call put ratio 1 call to 1.2 puts amid Trump tariffs

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:28:10 -0500

iShares MSCI Brazil (NYSE: EWZ) 30-day option implied volatility is at 26; compared to its 52-week range of 21 to 36. Call put ratio 1 call to 1.2 puts amid Trump tariffs.

Brazil Calls Fx Credit Line Auction Of Up To $4b On Dec 20 - Bloomberg

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:38:02 -0500

Brazil Calls Fx Credit Line Auction Of Up To $4b On Dec 20 - Bloomberg

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 16:38:02 -0500

Brazil Calls Fx Credit Line Auction Of Up To $4b On Dec 20 - Bloomberg

iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) call put ratio call to 1.8 puts with focus on June calls and puts

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 10:47:32 -0500

iShares MSCI Brazil (NYSE: EWZ) 30-day option implied volatility is at 30; compared to its 52-week range of 20 to 34. Call put ratio 1 call to 1.8 puts with focus on June calls and puts.