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Brazil faces record public debt risks as government calls for fiscal consolidation amid rising interest rates
Brazil faces record public debt risks as government calls for fiscal consolidation amid rising interest rates
  • Brazil's public debt sensitivity to short-term rates hits a record 62.1%, revealing fiscal vulnerabilities.
  • The government proposes a primary surplus of 0.25% of GDP for the next year.
  • Analysts forecast a 0.8% GDP deficit next year, raising concerns about fiscal adequacy.
April 16, 2025
Chile defends copper exports as US tariff investigations loom
Chile defends copper exports as US tariff investigations loom
April 15, 2025
Peso, bonds swing as Argentina announces $20B IMF loan deal
Peso, bonds swing as Argentina announces $20B IMF loan deal
April 14, 2025

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