VanEck Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF
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Political Tensions in Brazil: Former President Lula’s Conviction
On July 13, 2017, Brazil’s former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sentenced to ten years in prison for graft.
Political Unrest Impacts Brazil’s Business Confidence in June 2017
The Industrial Entrepreneur Confidence Index in Brazil (FBZ) dropped to 51.9 in June 2017 compared to 53.7 in May 2017, reaching its lowest level since January 2017.
What Brazil’s Job Growth in May 2017 Could Indicate for the Year
The Brazilian (BRZU) economy added ~34,250 jobs in May 2017, making it the second consecutive month of job creation in 2017.
Will Rising FDI in Brazil Help 2017 Market Performance?
FDI (foreign direct investments) in Brazil picked up in the second half of 2016 in spite of a slow economy, impeachment of the president, political crises, and corruption scandals.