Opinion – Bernardo Guimarães: What purpose does the autonomy of the Central Bank serve?

Opinion – Bernardo Guimarães: What purpose does the autonomy of the Central Bank serve?

At first glance, the idea of ​​an autonomous Central Bank (BC) focused on inflation seems odd. Why should the BC…
Panel SA: Trade unionists complain that they were not invited to take over Mercadante at BNDES

Panel SA: Trade unionists complain that they were not invited to take over Mercadante at BNDES

The inauguration of Aloizio Mercadante as president of the BNDES bothered union members who were not invited. The event left…
What is the Selic rate, at the center of the fight between Lula and the Central Bank

What is the Selic rate, at the center of the fight between Lula and the Central Bank

The Central Bank’s Copom (Monetary Policy Committee) meets throughout the year to define the basic interest rate, known as the…
How Apple became an exception in the mass layoffs of tech giants

How Apple became an exception in the mass layoffs of tech giants

With an increase in interest rates, world growth will be drastically reduced this year, according to forecasts by international organizations.…
The more independent the BC, the less the country pays interest costs, says Campos Neto

The more independent the BC, the less the country pays interest costs, says Campos Neto

The president of the Central Bank, Roberto Campos Neto, defended this Tuesday (7th) the institution’s autonomy and argued that independence…
Petrobras reduces diesel price at refineries by 8.9%

Petrobras reduces diesel price at refineries by 8.9%

Petrobras will reduce by 8.9% the price of diesel sold by its refineries starting this Wednesday (8). According to the…
Haddad says government will ‘take grenade out of pocket’ of servers with salary readjustment

Haddad says government will ‘take grenade out of pocket’ of servers with salary readjustment

The Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad (PT), said this Tuesday (7th) that the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva…
Year starts with 5% increase in vehicle production

Year starts with 5% increase in vehicle production

The year for the automotive industry begins with 152,700 light and heavy vehicles produced, according to Anfavea (association of automakers).…
Americanas asks the Justice that Stone unblock R$ 45 million

Americanas asks the Justice that Stone unblock R$ 45 million

Americanas’ defense, represented by Basilio Advogados and Salomão Kaiuca Abrahão Raposo Cotta, sent a petition to the 4th Business Court…
Haddad sees Copom minutes as ‘more friendly’ after Lula’s criticism of BC

Haddad sees Copom minutes as ‘more friendly’ after Lula’s criticism of BC

The Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad (PT), classified this Tuesday (7) the minutes of the Copom (Monetary Policy Committee) of…