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Brazil economists raise 2010 IPCA, GDP forecasts
Reuters, May 17, 2010

GDP growth forecasts also raised to 6.3 pct

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Brazil, Russia plan to boost trade
Reuters, May 14, 2010

Lula says BRICS should trade in own currencies

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Brazil Cyrela Q1 net jumps 73 pct
Reuters, May 14, 2010

Real estate developer sees "strong" demand in economy

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Ambitious Brazil housing plan would replace slums
Accociated Press, May 13, 2010

This is undoubtedly a model that could be used in other countries

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Brazilian real estate: buoyant market or bubble?
FT.com, May 04, 2010

Consumer confidence is strongly on the up

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Emerging markets lead property revival
The Independent, April 30, 2010

Developing economies such as those in Latin America and Asia demonstrating particular confidence about the future

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UBS begins to strengthen Brazil links
FT.com, April 30, 2008

UBS is returning to Brazil a year after the global crisis forced it to sell its local investment bank

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China and Brazil sign trade deals at Bric summit
BBC, April 15, 2010

Deals are aimed at boosting trade and energy co-operation

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Brazil Rate Futures Increase to Highest in Year; Real Declines
Bloomberg, April 15, 2010

Interest-rate futures yields rose to the highest level in almost a year

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Brazil Retail Sales Rise at Fastest Pace in Two Years
Bloomberg, April 14, 2010

Brazil's retail sales rose the most in two years in February

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Meirelles Seeks to Prevent Brazil 'Overheating'
Bloomberg, April 13, 2010

Increasing domestic demand fuels the best growth outlook he's ever seen

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BNDES Puts Brazil Growth at 6% as Investment Rises, Estado Says
Bloomberg, April 11, 2010

Brazil's economy is poised to grow almost 6 percent

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Swiss Re Says Brazil to See High Growth on Spending
Bloomberg, April 08, 2010

Swiss Reinsurance Co. said infrastructure spending will be a “high-growth market”

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Ford to invest $200 million in Brazil
Forbes, April 08, 2010

Ford Motor Co. plans to invest $200 million in Brazil over the next five years

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Brazil car output soars in March, sales hit record
Reuters, April 07, 2010

Sales soar 60 pct from February to an all-time high

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Lula Unveils $886 Billion Brazil Investment Plan for Successor
Bloomberg, March 29, 2010

Brazilian President announced an $886 billion infrastructure investment plan

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Tempus: More than one way to crack Brazil
Times Online, March 27, 2010

Brazil has produced a consistent record of outperformance

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Brazil to overhaul airlines before Cup, Games
Reuters, March 17, 2010

Foreigners will be able to take a stake of up to 49 percent in Brazilian airlines compared with the current 20 percent limit.

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World Cup economic boost predicted
Embassy of Brazil in London, March 11, 2010

Brazil is already anticipating the economic benefits of hosting the 2014 finals.

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World's Richest Man Speaks
Forbes, March 05, 2010

Carlos Slim Helu thinks Latin America is poised for growth. That will be good for the poor--and for him.

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Ready for take-off
Guardian.co.uk, March 05, 2010

A sustained period of stable government and a responsible fiscal policy has helped Brazil's economy to spread its wings and reach for the sky.

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'Multilatinas' Gain Prominence
Forbes, March 03, 2010

More Latin American companies are turning into multinational corporations through global expansion.

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Brazil's Real Heads for Biggest Advance in World This Month
Bloomberg, Feb 26, 2010

Real is set for the biggest gain in the world this month as economic growth accelerates

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Gol Says Brazil Demand to Grow Up to 18% as Economy Expands
Bloomberg, Feb 25, 2010

Forecasted domestic demand will grow as much as 18 percent this year

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Squarestone Brasil plans to float on AIM
Property Week, Feb 24, 2010

A property fund plans to float on AIM in a £250 million launch

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1.6 million jobs go unfilled in Brazil in 2009
Economic Times, Feb 15, 2010

Brazilian employers were unable to fill 1.6 million jobs in 2009 due to a lack of qualified workers

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Brazil is a 'top destination' for international property investment
Halifax, Feb 11, 2010

International property buyers are looking to Brazil as an attractive investment destination

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Brazil Demand Reducing Slack in Economy, Minutes Says
Bloomberg, Feb 04, 2010

Brazilian policy makers said that rising domestic demand is reducing slack in the economy

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Emerging markets lead the way in investor activity boom
PropertyWeek, Jan 28, 2010

Emerging markets led the way as investor activity rocketed by 70% in the last quarter of 2009, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors has said.

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Brazil's Economy
Bloomberg, Jan 25, 2010

Brazil's economy is more sustainable because they don't have to import anything.

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Brazil November Retail Sales Rise 8.7% From Year-Ago
Bloomberg, Jan 14, 2010

Sales rose for the seventh month, reinforcing the view that local demand will continue to drive economic growth.

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Zell on Housing: Worst is Over
CNBC, Jan 14, 2010

Brazil represents a very unique set of circumstances

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Sarkozy backs Brazil's Security Council bid
Embassy of Brazil in London, Jan 08, 2010

French president Nicolas Sarkozy this week reiterated his support for Brazil's bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

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Brazil Auto Sales Rise 51% in December, Dealers Say
Bloomberg, Jan 05, 2010

Brazil's new vehicle sales increased 51%

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Brazil Stocks May Rise to Record Next Month: Technical Analysis
Bloomberg, Jan 05, 2010

Brazil's Bovespa stock index may climb to a record as soon as next month

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Brazil Auto Sales to Rise 10% in 2010, Dealer Group Estimates
Bloomberg, Jan 05, 2010

GM, VW AG and Ford plan to invest a combined 14.2 billion reais

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China, Brazil, Russia, South Africa Are Top Picks, Bofa Says
Bloomberg, Jan 04, 2010

Brazil one of the favorite developing nations stock markets for 2010

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Global Real Estate: A Tougher Market
Business Week, Dec 17, 2009

there are still bright spots...

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Record Brazil Nov job growth is 10th straight rise
Reuters, Dec 16, 2009

Brazil generated a record number of payroll jobs in November

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US and Bric states lead global rebound
Financial Times, Nov 30, 2009

The global economic rebound is becoming entrenched

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Volkswagen to invest $3.5 billion in Brazil
Associated Press,, Nov 27, 2009

VW announced plans to invest euro2.3 billion ($3.5 billion) in Brazil

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Brazil Cuts Taxes to Spur Consumption, Help Factories
Bloomberg, Nov 25, 2009

Brazil cut sales taxes on furniture and extended a measure to lower taxes on construction materials

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Brazil to create 1.3 mln jobs by year end
Reuters, Nov 20, 2009

Brazil will have created 1.3 million payroll jobs by the end of 2009

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Ford to Invest $2.3 Billion for Expansion in Brazil
Bloomberg, Nov 20, 2009

it will spend 4 billion reais ($2.3 billion) to expand in the growing Brazilian market

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Brazil takes off
Economist, Nov 12, 2009

In some ways, Brazil outclasses the other BRICs

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Brazil economy to grow 9 pct in 4Q, official says
Forbes, Nov 12, 2009

Brazil's economy, the world's fifth largest, will likely grow about 9 percent

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Recent Real Estate Deals in Brazil
Reuters, Nov 03, 2009

Investors and analysts predict a wave of investment in Brazil in coming months,

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Bovespa Index to Rise to 67,000, Credit Suisse Says
Bloomberg, Nov 02, 2009

Brazil's Bovespa index may climb to 67,000 by the end of the year

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Brazil state bank frees up billions for Cup stadia
Global Soccernet, Oct 28, 2009

Brazil's state development bank BNDES said it will provide up to 4.8 billion reais (US$2.77 billion)

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Mortgages for foreign property investors in Brazil expected within the next 12 months
Property Wire, Oct 22, 2009

The government and property industry in Brazil is putting pressure on the countries banks

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Standard Life makes first property acquisition in Brazil
Easier.com, Oct 21, 2009

Standard Life Investments, one of the largest property investors in Europe, announced that it has made its first direct investment in the Brazilian real estate market.

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Brazil is the 21st-century power to watch
Financial Times, Oct 19, 2009

Brazil will be a big story - not just over the next year but for many more to come.

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Glowing economic report on Brazil
Investment International, Oct. 19, 2009

On the financial front, Brazil has plenty to be proud of

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Brazil Headed Toward Full-Year Growth
Forbes, Oct 18, 2009

All signs point to Brazil having pulled out of recession.

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Brazil confident of becoming oil super power in the next ten years
MercoPress, Oct 18, 2009

razil will have crude for half a century and become a leading oil exporter.

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Buy Into Brazil
Forbes, Oct. 13, 2009

There's a lot to like about South America's biggest economy. Hosting the Olympics and World Cup doesn't hurt either.

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Brazil looks to transform sporting greatness into gold on world stage
Guardian, Oct 04, 2009

Samba nation ready to build on success in winning right to host 2016 Olympics by becoming a leading economic power

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Brazil's economy hums along as others struggle
Los Angeles Times, Oct 02, 2009

Government incentives have been working -- at least so far -- to soften the global recession's effects, and Brazilian economists see a recovery coming next year.

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Brazil and Qatar, some of the best places to invest in the world
Examiner, Sept 18, 2009

The sector is poised for spectacular growth, creating unparalleled opportunities for strategic partnerships and investment to develop and commercialize competitive technologies.

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Sam Zell to broaden Brazil investments-report
Reuters, Sept 16, 2009

American billionaire Sam Zell's Equity International real estate investment fund plans to expand its investments in Brazil

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Brazil's Economy Is Making 'Sound' Recovery
Bloomberg, Sept 05, 2009

The Brazilian economy is already on the recovery path

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Planning on City's Conference Center is Approve
Correio da Paraiba, Aug 29, 2009

State Government received permission for building which might start in early September

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Brazil to earn Moody's upgrade in Sept
Reuters, Aug 26, 2009

Brazil may earn the much-coveted investment-grade rating by Moody's Investors Service

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Lula Says Brazil Has Room for More Interest-Rate Cuts
Bloomberg, Aug 13, 2009

The central bank has room to make further cuts in its overnight lending rate

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Zell ready to get involved in financing real estate development in Brazil
Property Wire, Aug 13, 2009

World property guru Sam Zell is looking to open a real estate financing company in Brazil

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Zell's Fund Chases Brazil Assets as Economy Recovers
Bloomberg, July 23, 2009

Sam Zell's Equity International is seeking new real estate-related investments in Brazil as record low interest rates accelerate growth

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Brazil's Economy to Grow Faster Than 4%, Barbosa Tells O Globo
Bloomberg, July 19, 2009

Brazil's economy will expand 4 percent to 5 percent by year end

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Brazil to Invest 1.5% of GDP in Technological Innovation in 2010
SECOM, July 09, 2009

Brazil Reinforces Public-Private Joint Investment to Promote Technological Development and Job Creation

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Top 5 Long Term International Property Investment Destinations
Overseas Property Mall, Jul 01, 2009

When it comes to overseas property investment there are several choices to be made

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Wal-Mart plans $809 mln Brazil investments in 2009
Reuters, Jun 23, 2009

Wal-Mart raises Brazil investment by a third to open 90 new stores

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President Lula attends first BRIC summit
Embassy of Brazil in London, June 18, 2009

Brazil is set to host the second BRIC summit in 2010.

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Brazil and HK bourses soar in global rankings
Financial Times, June 14, 2009

Brazil's BM&F Bovespa have vaulted ahead of NYSE Euronext, Nasdaq OMX and the London Stock Exchange in the value of shares in the exchange companies themselves

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Brazil: The last exciting emerging property market
Credit Real Estate, June 13, 2009

Those who consider the emerging property markets more likely to find what they need, in Brazil.

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Opportunities in Brazil: Keep your eyes on the BRIC construction world
Examiner, June 02, 2009

Brazil is one of the four BRIC countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China) projected to dominate the global economy by 2050

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Brazil 2014 venues unveiled
FIFA, May 31, 2009

The 12 final host cities were announced on Sunday

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Invest in Brazil Now!
ContrarianProftts & InvestorsDailyEdge, May 28, 2009

The Brazilian stock market is on fire right now

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Property abroad: Buying in Brazil
ThisIsMoney, May 08, 2009

Brazil has more to it than football, beaches and the supermodel Gisele Bundchen

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Brazil's Vehicle Production Returns to Pre-crisis Levels
CRI English, Apr 15, 2009

Brazil's auto industry now sees the recovery of vehicle production, months after the beginning of the economic turmoil that swept across the world, local daily Folha de Sao Paulo reported on Tuesday.

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Brazil on track for strong 4th quarter growth
Reuters, Apr 15, 2009

Brazil's economy is showing signs of recovery and should expand between 3 and 4 percent in the last quarter of this year.

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Financing Property in South America, Brazil
Shelter Offshore, Apr 03, 2009

Looking at the mortgage and property finance options for investors and home seekers interested in the Brazilian real estate market

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Brazil property market is driven by strong ecomony
Zen Finance Blog, Mar 28, 2009

Brazil has numerous natural resources and because of favourable agricultural climate and vast areas of rich fertile agricultural land; it is a global leader in the production and trade

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Brazil Lula says economy will still grow in 2009
Reuters, Mar 16, 2009

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Monday Latin America's largest economy will still grow this year.

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Exxon Brazil Find May Hold 8 Billion Barrels of Oil
Bloomberg, Mar 13, 2009

Exxon Mobil Corp.’s oil discovery off the coast of Brazil may hold enough crude to rival the nearby Tupi prospect as the Western Hemisphere’s largest find in three decades.

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Still Carnival In Brazil
Forbes, Mar 12, 2009

Investors looking to get a little emerging market exposure should expose themselves to Brazil via this ETF.

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Revisiting Emerging Markets, BRIC by BRIC
MoneyMorning, Mar 8, 2009

Brazil is one of the real economic success stories of the last six years.

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Brazil has cause for economic optimism, say UK analysts
Embassy of Brazil in London, Mar 6, 2009

Brazil, China and India appear to have the brightest future

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Brazil to pump first Tupi oil in May
Reuters, Mar 06, 2009

Brazil's state-controlled energy firm Petrobras will extract its first crude oil on May 1

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Citigroup To Maintain Operations In Brazil
CNN Money, Mar 2, 2009

Citigroup Inc. (C) will maintain its operations in Brazil, which are highly profitable despite the international credit crisis

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Brazil to grow above global average in 2009-Meirelles
Reuters, Mar 1, 2009

Brazil is confronting this crisis in a better position than in the past and more advantaged than many other regions of the world

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Three Top Real Estate Profit Plays for 2009
TodaysFinancialNews,, Feb 20, 2009

Brazil's domestic economy continues to grow. Foreign investment is up and gaining momentum.

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Huge Brazilian infrastructure development planned for 2014 World Cup
Sport Business, Feb 11, 2009

The Brazilian government has secured a $42 billion investment fund to finance developments in the country in the run-up to the 2014 World Cup.

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Brazil 'getting stronger'
Latin Focus, Feb 11, 2009

Brazil will emerge from the economic downturn in a stronger position than when the global banking crisis began, claims a leading Government official...

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Foreign investment in Brazil property market up 20.6%
Homes Oversease, January 23, 2009

Foreign direct investment into Brazil's property market appreciated by 20.6% in 2008, amounting to $41.7m (£30.8m), up from $36.6m (£27m) in 2007, according to figures compiled by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

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Brazil, Russia, India and China: BRIC Nations Expected to Drive 70% of Global Growth
Global Search, January 16, 2009

Compared to developed countries, developing countries, especially emerging economies, will maintain relatively high growth rates. The International Monetary Fund predicts that the overall economic growth rate of the developing countries will reach 5.1% in

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Brazil car sales rise 11.5 pct in December
Reuters, Jan 06, 2009

New car and truck sales in Brazil rose 11.54 percent in December from November.

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Latin America a Mixed Bag for Investors in 2009
Nuwire Investor, Jan 02, 2009

Brazil and Chile are the best-positioned economies in Latin America for 2009.

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Brazil revises 2008 growth upward to 5.6 pct
Associated Press, Dec 22, 2008

The Brazilian Central Bank said Monday that economic expansion should be faster than expected this year.

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US property recovery to start by spring-Zell
Guardian.co.uk, December 14, 2008

A revival in the U.S. real estate market, key to a recovery in the world economy, should begin by next spring, property mogul Sam Zell told an Israeli business conference on Sunday.

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Golden opportunity: Join Chris Hoy as he makes a dash for the Brazilian coast, says Graham Norwood
Daily Mail, December 12, 2008

British Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy is looking to be a winner again - in Brazil, where he's buying a spectacular beach-front holiday home.

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Zell sees Brazil Egypt best for property investment
Reuters, December 03, 2008

Brazil, Egypt, Mexico and China remain some of the best places for property investments as the global financial crisis drags on, real estate mogul Sam Zell said on Tuesday.

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Tourists 'discovering' Brazil
World First, November 04, 2008

Visitors from the UK and the rest of the world have finally "discovered" Brazil as a holiday destination, it has been claimed.

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Brazil president hails G20 summit
BBC News, November 16, 2008

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has hailed the G20 summit as a historic meeting, representing a seismic shift in global politics. President Lula said he would never have been able to imagine emerging powers like Brazil would be given such a

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Brazil pushes emerging nations' role
Financial Times, November, 2008

Finance ministers and central bank presidents from the G20 group of developed and developing nations this weekend to try to agree proposals for the summit in Washington next Saturday.

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Brazil's Lula calls for shake-up of global finance
Reuters, November, 2008

Brazil's president called on Saturday for an overhaul of the global finance system which "collapsed like a house of cards" in the credit crisis and said emerging powers must have more say in key decisions.

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Brazil is a bright spot in global banking
International Herald Tribune, November, 2008

Whoever says the entire world needs to deleverage hasn't adequately focused on Brazil. Banco Itaú's $15 billion-plus takeover swoop on a rival, Unibanco, should change that.

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Brazil calling: Investment ideal in Property
India Times, October, 2008

Foreigners with Brazilian offspring are granted permanent visas provided the offspring is economically dependent on the foreign mother or father and is under his/her guardianship.

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Brazil to Give Homebuilders 3 Billion Reais in Aid
Bloomberg, October, 2008

Oct. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega said the government is ready to spend 3 billion reais to ease the impact of the credit squeeze on homebuilders.

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AA and Delta airlines start new routes to Brazil
Brazil Insight, September, 2008

Based on a bilateral agreement, the US Department of Transportation authorized Delta and American Airlines to operate new flights to Brazil

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Brazil Nuts
The Economist, September 9, 2008

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Brazil oil boom 'to end poverty'
BBC.com, September 8, 2008

Brazil will use revenue from newly discovered offshore oil fields to eradicate poverty

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Middle East investment in Brazil attracting attention
Property Wire, August 15, 2008

Brazil is attracting the attention of a number of leading Arab property investors and developers according to finance experts.

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US, Brazil agree to expand air services
domain-b.com, June 27, 2008

A new air services agreement between the United States and Brazil announced yesterday will result in a near 50 per cent increase in passenger flights between the two countries

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Brazil economy sees growth surge
BBC News, June 10, 2008

Brazil's economy grew at an annual rate of 5.8% in the first quarter of the year, boosted by a construction boom and high world food prices.

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Emerging property weathers western housing bust
Guardian.co.uk, June 5, 2008

Western housing bust or not, emerging market real estate continues to be hot property.

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Brazil's Unemployment Rate Drops to 8.5% in April
Bloomberg, May 21, 2008

Brazil's unemployment rate dropped more than expected last month, led by increased job creation in the sugar cane and housing industries.

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The country of the future finally arrives
The Guardian.co.uk, May 10, 2008

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Brazil goes investment-grade
Business Week, May 1, 2008

Just five years ago, it would have been impossible to envision Brazil as an investment-grade country...

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Brazil keen to boost air and rail transportation for hosting 2014 World Cup
International Herald Tribune, Apr 25, 2008

Brazil plans to expand air traffic and build a bullet train between its two biggest cities in preparation for the 2014 World Cup

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Brazil: Growing Foreign Appetite for Land
IPS News, Apr 9, 2008

It is a question of "national sovereignty, not enophobia," said the president of Brazil's land reform agency, INCRA, explaining the need to regulate foreign land ownership in Brazil.

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Brazil: Full Speed Ahead
Latin Business News, Apr 1, 2008

Brazil's and Latin America's aviation industry was abuzz with the news that David Neeleman, the founder and chairman of U.S. lowcost carrier JetBlue, would launch asimilar airline in Brazil

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Support for Brazil's president reaches record high
Reuters, Mar 27, 2008

Support for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government jumped to its highest level as a strong economy boosted wages and jobs

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Equities: building with BRICs
FT.com, Mar 27, 2008

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Brazil's Moment in the Sun
Latin Business News, Mar 24, 2008

At this time of global financial turmoil, one has to marvel at how Brazil's standing has risen in world financial markets...

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Brazil Feb steel output up, domestic demand hot
Reuters, Mar 24, 2008

Brazil's output of raw steel rose more than 8 percent in February from a year earlier

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Brazil Real Estate: Having a Ball
Latin Business Chronicle, Mar 17, 2008

Mauro Costa no longer lives in a rented apartment on the periphery of Sao Paulo. He is one of the 204,312 Brazilians who, over the last 12 months, realized their dream of purchasing their own house.

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Brazil to Attract 10 Billion Reais for Wind Power, Estado Says
Bloomberg.com, Mar 17, 2008

Brazil will attract at least 10 billion reais ($5.8 billion) of investment in wind-energy projects

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Fly-to-let: the best places to buy an investment property overseas
Times On Line, Mar 16, 2008

As recently as a decade ago, who would have thought of buying a flat in Tallinn, Sofia or Prague?

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Brazil GDP grows at fastest pace in 3 years in '07
Guardian.co.uk, Mar 12, 2008

Brazil's economy grew at its fastest pace in three years in 2007, expanding 5.4 percent

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Booming Brazil economy grows 5.4 percent in 2007, higher than expected
Herald Tribute, Mar 12, 2008

SAO PAULO, Brazil: Brazil's booming economy grew 5.4 percent in 2007 as the nation increased its exports of hot commodities and a domestic consumption frenzy engulfed Latin America's most populous country, the government announced Wednesday.

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GM to add 900 more jobs in Brazil to boost output
Reuters, Mar 7, 2008

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - General Motors Corp (GM.N: Quote, Profile, Research) said on Friday it would add 900 more jobs than initially planned.

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State will invest over R$220 million in services and preparations
ADIT Nordeste, Mar 4, 2008

Fortaleza – the Tourism Secretary of State, Bismarck Maia, spent the weekend working in a general plan that will be established in order to make Ceará meet the estimated growing demand

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Brazil moves to top of emerging markets
Financial Times, Feb 29, 2008

Brazil has become the world's biggest emerging market, displacing China, according to a key market index.

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Brazil plans US$285 billion infrastructure push
Daily Commerical News, Feb 22, 2008

Brazil's president is prepared to spend US$285 billion for infrastructure improvements in the South American nation.

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Brazil shifts to creditor status
Los Angeles Times, Feb 22, 2008

Brazil, the world's largest emerging-market debtor for decades, became a net foreign creditor for the first time in January.

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Why it's business as usual in Brazil
The Sovereign Society, Feb 18, 2008

Today's comment is by Mike Burnick, Senior Editor and Global Markets Analyst and editor of Market Shock Trader.

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Brazil attracts Canadian tourists
Real Estate TV, Feb 13, 2008

Holidaymakers from Canada are increasingly choosing to take their holidays in Brazil, experts have revealed.

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Brazil poised for investment grade in 08
Reuters, Feb 11, 2008

Brazil is poised to successfully weather a global economic slowdown and remains on track to reach an investment-grade credit rating this year

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Brazil property: Samba all the way to the bank
Emerging Markets, Feb 2, 2008

Currently several regions in the world have in common the fact that they contain multiple emerging markets. One region though, has something that none of the others share...

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Brazil: Banks Lending and Profit Rise
New York Times, Jan 29, 2008

Banco Bradesco, the Brazilian bank, reported a 29 percent increase in fourth-quarter net income...

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Lloyd's sets its cap at reinsurance market in Brazil
Telegraph, Jan 28, 2008

Lloyd's of London is to expand into Brazil, one of the world's fastest-growing economies.

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Wal-Mart Will Invest 1.2 Billion Reais in Brazil
Bloomberg, Jan 28, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the third- biggest retailer in Brazil, will invest 1.2 billion reais ($693 million) in the country this year

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Brazil May Keep Rate at 11.25% as Officials Gauge Inflation
Bloomberg, Jan 28, 2008

Brazil's central bank will probably keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged for a third straight meeting as policy makers gauge whether an acceleration in inflation is temporary.

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China and Brazil overtake oil multinationals
MSNBC.com / FT.com, January 23, 2008

National oil companies from China and Brazil continued their relentless rise to power last year...

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Gas find may make Brazil self-sufficient
theAge.com.au, January 23, 2008

The discovery of a huge natural gas reserve off the coast of Rio de Janeiro could make Latin America's largest country self-sufficient in that fuel

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Brazil's stocks jump, real rallies on Fed rate cut
Reuters, January 22, 2008

Brazil's main stock index had its biggest one-day jump in 10 months and the currency rallied nearly 2 percent on Tuesday

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Brazil: Airline Buys 22 Airbus Jets
New York Times, January 22, 2008

The Brazilian airline TAM said it had signed a contract to buy 46 Airbus jets

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Nokia Siemens wins 3G network deal in Brazil
Reuters, January 22, 2008

Nokia Siemens Networks [NSN.UL] said on Wednesday it had won a third generation (3G) mobile telecom network order from Oi

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Brazil: Gas Field Discovered
New York Times, January 22, 2008

The Brazilian state oil company said it had discovered a natural gas reserve off the coast of Rio de Janeiro

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Brazil ready to weather market turmoil--CenBank
Reuters, January 21, 2008

Brazil's economy is better prepared than ever to weather the current turmoil in global financial markets

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Brazil's carnival: how to celebrate and survive
KansasCity.com, January 19, 2008

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil | Everyone knows Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is supposed to be the greatest party on Earth, but...

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Brazil cellphone use jumped 21% in 2007 - telecom agency
Inquirer.net, January 18, 2008

BRASILIA - Cellphone adoption in Brazil, Latin America's largest economy, continues to grow at a blistering pace

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Brazil surprises with surge in foreign cash
FT.com, January 17, 2008

Barely a day goes by in São Paulo, Brazil's biggest city, without news of more foreign investment, and this week has been no exception.

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25 ways to make a profit in 2008
The Times, January 6, 2008

The year has got off to a shaky start, so we went to a panel of City experts for their tips on how to beat the market

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Brazil to host 2014 Soccer World Cup
Reflejos, October 30 2007

The country with the most World Cup titles will finally get another chance to win one at home.

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Brazil to become investment grade
Reuters, May 17 2007

Brazil may become an investment-grade country as early as next year, Wall Street banks forecast on Thursday, after Standard & Poor's upgraded the country's credit ratings to BB+ and maintained a positive outlook on its debt.

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