BRL in the spotlight: latest news

Palmeiras and Flamengo, two of Brazil's top football clubs, will face off in the Copa Libertadores final on Saturday night in Lima, Peru. This match promises to be an exciting showdown.

The northern lights are anticipated to be vibrant and visible across several northern U.S. states from October 3 to October 5, extending from the lower Midwest to Oregon.

On November 29, 2025, at 02:30, Santos will face Sport Recife in the 36th round of the Brazilian Championship at the Vila Belmiro Stadium. Fans can watch the match on Bet365, Amazon Prime, and Sky+.

Coffee markets are expected to remain volatile as we enter 2025. Both Arabica and Robusta prices have surged to historically high levels, driven largely by climate factors.

March arabica coffee closed up by 1.50 cents, or 0.40%, while January ICE robusta coffee rose by 26 cents, or 0.57%. This increase in coffee prices coincides with a strengthening of the Brazilian real.

Coffee prices reached one-week highs today, with March arabica coffee increasing by 0.80 cents, or 0.21%, while January ICE robusta coffee rose by 46 cents, or 1.01%.

On Friday, March New York world sugar #11 (SBH26) increased by 0.07, or 0.46%, while March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) decreased by 1.00, or 0.23%.

March New York world sugar #11 (SBH26) has increased by 0.05 cents, or 0.33%, while March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) has decreased by 1.60 cents, or 0.37%. Overall, sugar prices are showing mixed results.

The IMARC Group has released a press statement detailing the trends, historical data, and future forecasts for lactic acid prices through 2025. For further insights, the report is available on openPR.com.

Strauss Group announced its third-quarter earnings for 2025, showing a mixed financial performance with earnings per share (EPS) falling short of expectations.

Brazilian seer Athos Salomé predicted in April that Meghan Markle would make a return to acting, and this prediction is already beginning to manifest.

EZTEC's Q3 2025 earnings call highlighted an impressive performance, reporting earnings per share (EPS) of $0.84, significantly surpassing the anticipated forecast of $0.32.

Brazilian economists have revised their year-end interest rate forecasts for 2026 downward for the first time since September, citing a gradual decrease in inflation and actions by the central bank.

March arabica coffee prices dropped by 3.31%, closing down by 12.85, while January ICE robusta coffee prices fell by 1.25%, closing down by 57.

Investor sentiment in Latin America has become more optimistic as regional equity indices achieve record highs.

March arabica coffee prices have decreased by 10.45 cents, or 2.70%, while January ICE robusta coffee prices have fallen by 47 cents, or 1.03%. The decline in coffee prices is attributed to forecasts of rain in Brazil.

Pluxee has revised its forecasts in light of a new decree that modifies Brazil's Workers' Food Program. The company is currently evaluating the financial impacts of these changes.

Strong demand for soybean meal and rising prices overseas are supporting grain values in Brazil, according to the latest analysis from Cepea.

On Friday, March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) saw an increase of 0.52 cents, closing at a rise of 3.60%. Meanwhile, March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26) also experienced a boost, closing up 13.20 cents or 3.20%.

Brazilian sugar processor Raizen reported a net loss of 2.3 billion reais ($425.6 million) for the second quarter of the 2025/26 crop year.

Sugar prices have increased, with March NY world sugar #11 rising by 0.02 cents, or 0.14%. Meanwhile, December London ICE white sugar #5 has gained 3.00 cents, or 0.72%, amid expectations of reduced sugar exports from India.

Coffee prices experienced a decline on Thursday, with December arabica coffee closing down by 1.95 cents, or 0.48%. Similarly, January ICE robusta coffee fell by 23 cents, or 0.53%.

Latin American stocks rose on Thursday, with currencies gaining strength against a weaker dollar following the conclusion of the U.S. government shutdown.

Brazil's Finance Ministry has revised its 2025 economic growth forecast, lowering it from 2.3% to 2.2% due to anticipated weaker gross domestic product growth.

Brazil is currently dealing with the aftermath of a powerful extratropical cyclone that recently struck south-central regions, causing severe storms and a tornado that inflicted significant damage. Authorities are now warning of an ongoing threat from additional cyclonic activity, while similar severe weather conditions are also expected in Argentina.