Monthly Archives: November 2011
Rising Energy Requirements: Brazil to Expand Its Nuclear Energy Production
Brazil is contemplating to expand its nuclear energy output by constructing five more reactors to augment the two currently in operation, Energy Minister Edison Lobao recently announced. According to Lobao, despite the recent incidents in Japan, Brazil is sticking to its … Continue reading
Brazil’s Poultry Industry Boosting Country’s Food Exports
Brazil’s processed food exports are witnessing the fastest rate of growth among the world’s major food producers. The fifth largest international exporter, Brazil showed an increase in the sales of these products to foreign countries of 4.8% per annum for … Continue reading
Euro debt crisis: Brazil Fails to Garner Sufficient Support From Other BRIC Nations
Brazil’s initiative to support the crisis-hit euro zone garnered only little support from fellow BRICS countries, last week, as doubts emerged whether the five emerging market powers have the political consensus or financial clout to throw a lifeline to Europe. … Continue reading
Does World Really Follow the Free Market Economics?
We all know the virtues of a globally integrated economy. Free market economics help countries to focus on those services and manufacturing activities where countries have competitive advantage over others. Now days, the assumption is that we live in a … Continue reading
World’s Most Over-dependent Export Economies
While robust imports and exports are important for a vital economy, some countries are in reality dangerously over-dependent on foreign trade. When it comes to export oriented economies, there are host of countries that are highly reliant on exports. Let’s … Continue reading
Top Spenders on Research and Development
For any country to become competitive in global sphere, the research and development activities serve as the backbone. Currently, the U.S. is still by far the number one on R&D spending in straight money terms. By the end of the … Continue reading
The Potential of Wind Energy Industries in Brazil
According to a study conducted by Bloomberg, named New Energy finance, Brazil could become one of the world’s great growth markets for wind power, but only if the industry considerably cuts its costs below current levels or significantly improves equipment … Continue reading
COPOM Justifies Its Rate Cut Decision
Last month when COPOM decided to cut the interest rate by 50 basis points, it resulted into tremendous hue and cry. While the Brazil industry and consumers welcomed the move, most analysts felt that this would end up in overheating … Continue reading
Is the Global Economy Heading Towards Currency War?
America’s flagging economy has forced the Federal Reserve to keep the interest rate at record low levels. Already, the monetary easing (QE2) has done lots of harm to local currencies in countries like New Zealand and Brazil as investors throng … Continue reading
Vehicles Sales Soar While Industry’s Growth Slows: Slowdown and Rate Hikes Blamed
According to the Brazilian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association, or Anfavea’s latest report, Brazil motor vehicle sales soared in August but growth continued to slow from the year-earlier period due to more expensive credit and a less lively economy. While the … Continue reading
