Early in the morning, Brazil’s Central Bank released detailed external sector statistics for the month of April. Although no other significant economic events were planned, this quiet day subtly hinted at underlying market tensions. These tensions indicated an attempt to reverse recent losses as the week concluded. Subsequently, the market’s attention pivoted to wider discussions […]
Related Posts
Football’s Global Triumph: African and Asian Cups Shatter Records
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the AFC Asian Cup ended recently, reaching unprecedented viewership. AFCON drew 2 billion viewers, with Ivory Coast’s win marking a storybook ending. Qatar’s victory in the Asian Cup, decided by penalties, captivated hundreds of millions, showcasing football’s allure in Asia. The 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar aimed […]
Brazil’s State-Driven Pharmaceutical Push: BNDES Funds “Brazilian Ozempic” and More
Brazil’s government is taking a hands-on approach to pharmaceutical development. The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has reached record levels of funding for the country’s drug industry in 2024. This move echoes strategies often seen in more socialist-leaning economies. BNDES President Aloizio Mercadante announced that by mid-July 2024, the bank had approved R$2 billion ($357 million) […]
Fox News AI Newsletter: AI predicts your politics with single photo
IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – AI can predict political orientations from blank faces – and researchers fear ‘serious’ privacy challenges– Google to provide AI to military for disaster response– AI could predict whether cancer treatments will work, experts say: ‘A natural progression’ BLANK SPACE: Researchers are warning that facial recognition technologies are “more threatening than previously […]