Brazil

After years of being off the radar, Brazilian private equity is finally back. The government acknowledges its role as an instrument of development.

The push for local markets business is putting upwards pressure on salaries. In Brazil, some bankers are already earning more than in New York.

Brazil is lagging its BRIC peers when it comes to growth. Small reforms are expected in the second Lula administration, but more change is needed.

Brazilian sugar and ethanol producer Cosan,...

Confidence in Brazil's economic rise is driving a banking rally. Rate cuts are helping consumer borrowing, but there is a need for greater transparency.

Brazilian steelmaker Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN)...

Brazil's Companhia Vale do Rio Doce...

Brazilian corporations are expanding abroad in an effort to maintain output and compete on a world stage. Stability, a strong currency and cheap financing are fueling the trend.