A Datafolha survey conducted on March 19-20 reveals Brazilians’ deepening economic fears, showing increased anxiety over inflation and job scarcity. Many also believe their financial situations have worsened. Disapproval of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva rose slightly, from 30% to 33%. This uptick reflects broader concerns over economic prospects, impacting 2,002 voters in 147 […]
Related Posts
Xóchitl Gálvez’s Decisive Moment in Mexico’s Presidential Debate
As the presidential debate on April 28 looms, Xóchitl Gálvez, the opposition candidate, prepares to challenge frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum. Trailing significantly in the polls, Gálvez sees this as a pivotal moment to narrow the gap with the electorate. Her campaign, although supported by major opposition parties, has struggled with cohesion and strategic missteps. Gálvez, a […]
Dollar Dips Following Powell’s Remarks and U.S. Data
This Wednesday, the US dollar experienced a downturn, largely due to remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and new data from the US service sector. Initially, the dollar had been strong, buoyed by rising US bond yields. This early performance hinted at the Federal Reserve possibly postponing interest rate cuts to July or later, […]
IDB and Bank of Brazil Fund Amazon Bioeconomy with $250M
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Bank of Brazil are committing $250 million to Amazon bioeconomy projects. They announced this on Thursday. The funding aligns with IDB’s wider sustainable goals for the Amazon. A press release confirmed these details. The initiative will support rural businesses and producers. It will also fund projects for reducing […]