Category: Economy
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Government Launches Platform Listing Investments in Brazil and Worldwide
The Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce and Services of Brazil has launched the InvestVis platform, which allows the general public to learn about investments made in Brazil and around the world. The tool enables users to see which countries invest the most in Brazil, which economic sectors receive the most international investments, where Brazilian investments…
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How American Households Have Changed?
In 1960, more than 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while just over 13% were single individuals without children. Today, this has reversed—by 2023, single individuals living alone and married couples without children have surpassed households of married parents. Single-person households have increased more than fivefold, from 6.9 million in 1960…
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G20 to be held in Rio in November
The G20 is the forum for economic cooperation among the 19 largest economies in the world, along with the European Union and, starting in 2023, the African Union. With an annual rotating presidency, the G20 operates in annual cycles, involving various ministerial and technical meetings that culminate in the summit of heads of state and…
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Brazilian resorts set occupancy record in 2023
Brazilian resorts achieved a record occupancy rate of 60.7% in 2023, reflecting a significant recovery in the sector post-pandemic.
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In the Sergipe hinterland, the Milk Route preserves the tradition and culture of the region
Implanted on the SE-175 highway, in the stretch that goes from the junction with SE-200, in the Jiboia Village, to the junction with SE-414, the Milk Route is an initiative of road infrastructure by the Government of Sergipe with an estimated investment of R$ 90 million. With a length of 46.40 kilometers, its goal is…
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Need a Health Plan? Starting November 1st, You Can Enroll in Obamacare
On Friday, November 1st, those wishing to obtain a health plan through Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), will be able to enroll in the program. The ACA offers health plans that may be subsidized by the government depending on the applicant’s income. In other words, a way for you to have medical coverage at…
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In the Run-Up to the Elections, U.S. Economy Shows Resilience and Continues to Grow
The American economy grew solidly again in the third quarter of this year, reinforcing the belief that the U.S. is managing to avoid a recession and increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will cut interest rates more modestly in the coming months. The country’s gross domestic product (GDP), the value of all goods…
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U.S. Airlines Are Required to Refund You for Canceled Flights
U.S. airlines are now required to provide passengers with an automatic refund for canceled or significantly delayed flights and for services that were paid for but not provided.
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Why More People Are Renting Instead of Buying?
With inflation putting pressure on American wallets, many people are choosing to rent instead of buy. Nowadays, you can rent everything from vacation homes to bicycles, even pets and wedding dresses. The rental economy is growing, offering people an economical way to access goods and experiences without having to commit to a long-term investment. At…
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Elon Musk Worked Illegally in the U.S. Before Becoming the Richest Man in the World, Says Newspaper
President Joe Biden called Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, a Trump supporter, a hypocrite. The reason? According to the president, the billionaire supports Trump’s anti-immigration policies but began his long career in the United States as an “illegal worker” before becoming the richest man in the world. The comments from Biden about Musk come…