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Mexico Overtakes US to Become Second-Largest Importer of Brazilian Beef
After exports to the US fell due to tariffs, Mexico recorded historic growth in purchases of Brazilian beef.
U.S. Beef Prices Rise to R$143 per Kg After Tariffs on Brazil
Lower stocks and tariffs on Brazilian beef could pressure the U.S. market and push prices higher.
How the Selic Rate Directly Affects Your Wallet and Investments
How one of the country's most important economic indicators works and how it can affect your wallet.
8 Tips to Avoid Falling for Financial Scams Online
Being suspicious of prices far below the market rate and analyzing the source of emails are among the necessary practices.
What Does It Mean to Be Considered a Millionaire? Is R$1 Million Enough?
Do you need 1 million in your bank account to be a millionaire? Find out what it actually takes to be considered one.
How Does the Toyota Production System Work? A Brief Guide
The Toyota Production System (TPS) optimizes efficiency and quality through practices such as Just-in-Time, Jidoka, Kanban, Kaizen, and the 5S principles.
How Is Tokenization Changing Financial Markets and Investments?
Tokenization is the process of converting something, such as a house or an investment, into a "digital version." Learn more about this process.
What Is the Big Mac Index? The Economic Calculation Behind the Popular Burger
Created in the 1980s by The Economist, the Big Mac Index offers a unique view of the purchasing power of currencies.
Brazil and the Risks of Overtaxing Products and Imports
The Brazilian government recently announced changes to import taxation. Previously, international purchases worth up to 50 dollars were exempt from import taxes.
Argentina's Crisis in Recent Years Caused Cryptocurrency Use to Soar
Due to a "lack of faith" in the country's financial and political system over the last decade, some people appear to have seen cryptocurrency as a convenient way out.
World Bank Forecasts Slow Growth in Latin America
The bank recently forecast 2.4% growth in Latin America and the Caribbean for 2024. For 2025, an increase of 2.6% is estimated.
Microsoft Reached a Market Value of One Trillion Dollars
Microsoft reached a market value of one trillion dollars in its fiscal third-quarter results.Keep exploring
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