The Global Firepower Index annually assesses the military arsenals of 145 nations to determine the world's most powerful air forces. In its latest 2024 release, the United States, Russia, and China lead the pack, boasting the largest numbers of various aircraft types, from fighters to bombers. Brazil, a prominent nation both in size and economy, […]
The Ibovespa faced a setback on Wednesday, influenced by Bradesco's underwhelming financial results. This shift caused the Brazilian index to fall 0.35% to 129,957.84 points, a contrast to its previous gains. Dierson Richetti of GT Capital noted the decline was a corrective reaction to its recent surge. The index now encounters hurdles in its growth […]
On Wednesday, oil futures saw a rise, driven by growing Middle East tensions and a brighter global market outlook, affecting the US dollar. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, March’s West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil went up 0.75% to $73.86 a barrel. Brent crude for April on the Intercontinental Exchange increased 0.79% to $79.21 a […]
On Wednesday, the US dollar showed little change in Brazil, ending the day almost unchanged. This stability came amid mixed global signals, leaving investors waiting for a clear direction. The spot dollar ended slightly up by 0.10%, at 4.9681 reais. Throughout February, it has gained 0.60%. By the end of trading in the B3 market, […]
Bitcoin miners are acting early to mitigate expected earnings drops from the April halving, which slashes blockchain rewards for transaction validations in half. Since 2024 began, miners’ Bitcoin reserves have diminished by 8,400 tokens, hitting a low last observed in June 2021, according to CryptoQuant. This reduction signals miners are offloading tokens. Matthew Sigel from […]
In 2024, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF soared to become the fifth most invested exchange-traded fund in the US, Bloomberg Intelligence reports confirm. This achievement marks a significant milestone since its debut. This ETF outshone other cryptocurrency-focused funds, only falling behind giants like iShares and Vanguard’s S&P 500 ETFs. It drew $3.2 billion, showing the growing investor […]
Peru's farming sector saw a 2.9% drop in output last year, the sharpest decline since 1992. The coastal El Niño effect played a big part, as reported by Peru's Ministry of Agricultural Development and Irrigation. The farming subsector faced a 4.1% fall, while livestock was down by 0.9%. Crops like blueberries, potatoes, asparagus, and mangoes […]
In 2023, Brazil's SOEs faced a R$2.3 billion ($460 million) deficit, their worst since 2015, reports the Central Bank. This announcement, made on February 7, 2024, marks a significant financial downturn for these entities. The last similar deficit was R$1 billion ($200 million) in 2016, marking a dramatic economic performance shift. The data reveals that […]