Category: Economy
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PEAK SEASON with Alessandra Nishimura: from heiress to guardian
My guest today is the agribusiness entrepreneur, Alessandra Nishimura. Alessandra was born in São Paulo, but was raised in the countryside, in the small town of Pompéia — the kind of town where everyone knows each other. She graduated in Business Administration from PUC-SP and specialized in Management Models from FIA and the International Master…
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Center-West and North Regions Lead National GDP Advance, IBGE Says
The Center-West and North regions led the national GDP advance in 2023, with all 27 states showing growth, according to new IBGE data on regional accounts.
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The US government shutdown is over, but not everything is back to normal
The longest government shutdown in US history officially ended after President Trump signed a bill passed by Congress on Wednesday night. The federal government is reopening. But after 43 days of pause, things may not return to normal immediately. For example, federal employees are still awaiting retroactive pay, and air travel disruptions are expected to…
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The US government shutdown ended, but not everything is back to normal
The longest government shutdown in US history officially ended after President Trump signed a bill passed by Congress on Wednesday night. The federal government is reopening. But after 43 days on pause, things may not return to normal rhythm immediately. For example, federal employees are still awaiting retroactive pay and air traffic disruptions are expected…
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Trump signs law ending the longest shutdown in US history
U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday night (12) the bill ensuring federal funding until January 30, 2026, ending the longest shutdown in the country’s history, which lasted 43 days. The information was reported by the RT Brasil portal, which detailed the terms of the agreement approved by the U.S. Congress just hours…
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Trump signs law ending the longest government shutdown in US history
US President Donald Trump signed into law on Wednesday night (12) the bill guaranteeing federal funding until January 30, 2026, ending the longest shutdown in the country’s history, which lasted 43 days. The information was released by the RT Brasil portal, which detailed the terms of the agreement approved by the US Congress a few…
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Why flight disruptions may persist even after the end of the government shutdown
Flight disruptions will likely continue even after the government reopens, airlines and aviation regulators warned, as dozens of flights were canceled on Tuesday. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, with cuts still ongoing, reaching 10% of flights by Friday. The agency has been…
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Why Flight Disruptions May Persist Even After the End of the Government Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered airlines to reduce air traffic at 40 of the country’s busiest airports, with the cuts still gradually increasing to 10% of flights by Friday. The agency has been dealing with a persistent shortage of air traffic controllers, who are required to work without pay during the shutdown, which is…
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Peak Season with Diana Jank: the milk that moves generations
My guest today is businesswoman Diana Oliveira Jank. She is an advertising professional, successor to Agrindus S/A, a traditional dairy farm in the interior of the State of São Paulo. Diana was recognized by Forbes Under30 Brasil and is currently at the helm of the Letti A² brand. Diana was born and raised on a…
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Senators Take First Step to Reopen Government After Historic Shutdown
A bipartisan group of Democratic and Republican senators reached an agreement to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in U.S. history, voting on the first procedural step of the measure. The agreement would fund the government until January 30 and include full funding for three appropriations bills, including full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition…