Brazil to investigate suspected FX insider trading on US tariffs
- Brazil will investigate suspected foreign exchange insider trading related to U.S. tariffs set at 50%, beginning August 1, 2025, threatening R$175 billion in export revenues, particularly in agriculture and manufacturing.
- Brazil experienced a R$6 billion foreign capital outflow in July due to political uncertainties tied to former President Jair Bolsonaro's legal issues, increasing investor caution.
- Brazil's Central Bank's interest rate remains at 15%, and a projected R$104 billion fiscal deficit for 2025 strains the retail and construction sectors, influencing investor sentiment.
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Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for July 23, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets open today under pressure from U.S. trade tensions and domestic fiscal challenges. The U.S.’s 50% tariffs on Brazilian imports, effective August 1, 2025, threaten R$175 billion in export revenues, particularly for agriculture and manufacturing, per a FIEMG study. Political uncertainties surrounding former President Jair Bolsonaro’s legal battles have driven a R$6 billion […]
Trump Comes To Brazil’s Rescue - Miami Independent
Please Follow us on Gab, Minds, Telegram, Rumble, Truth Social, Gettr, Twitter, Youtube Most are aware of the Trump’s threatened 50% tariff on Brazilian imports starting August 1st. A copy of the official July 9th letter was posted on Truth Social; what made it different than that day’s plethora of trade deals was its political, instead of economic, thrust. ‘NO AD’ subscription for CDM! Sign up here and support real investigative journalism a…
Brazil to investigate suspected FX insider trading on US tariffs
Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorized an investigation into the alleged use of privileged information on foreign exchange transactions before the announcement of the 50% U.S. tariff on all Brazilian imports in July, according to a Monday court filing.
Brazil’s Supreme Court Opens Investigation into Insider Trading Amid US Tariff Threats - teleSUR English
Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court orders inquiry into alleged insider trading linked to US President Trump’s July 9 announcement of 50% tariffs, reflecting a broader sovereignty struggle as Washington pressures over the Bolsonaro trial. Related: Brazil Readies Contingency Plans as Trump Tariff Threat Looms The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) this Monday ordered a formal investigation into possible insider trading connected to the July 9 surge…
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