Presidential elections with Donald Trump in the United States, interest rate increases in Brazil and the farewell of a much-loved Brazilian singer. Check out what was highlighted this week:
Trump re-elected
donald trump will be the next president of the United States after voters go to the polls this Tuesday (5). According to Associated Press projections, the Republican received 276 electoral college votes, six more than needed to be elected and, therefore, defeating Kamala Harris.
Next to vice JD Vance, the politician promises to resume tougher measures on immigration, such as the largest mass deportation in the country’s history. More than 200,000 Brazilians are on the list of illegal immigrants who are to be expelled on their first day in office.
Another basis of your campaign is cutting taxes and increasing tariffs on imported products. The idea, according to him, is to implement this and other actions to put an end to the inflationary crisis.
Selic rate
Inflation is also Brazil’s national enemy. On Wednesday, the Central Bank Copom announced an interest rate increase of 0.5 percentage points (6). The Selic, which until then had remained stable, grew by 11.25% per year.
In the statement relating to the decision, the Central Bank expressed concern about a scenario of price increases. One of the factors contributing to this, according to the institution, is a mix of internal and external economic policies.
“The external environment remains difficult, especially due to the uncertainty of the economic situation in the United States, which raises greater doubts about the pace of the slowdown, disinflation and, consequently, the position of the Fed. Central banks of the major economies remain determined to promote the convergence of inflation rates towards targets in a context characterized by pressure on labor markets. The Committee assesses that the external scenario, also characterized by less synchrony in monetary policy cycles between countries, continues to require caution on the part of parts of emerging countries”, supported the BC.
Goodbye
And finally, the week began with sad news. The singer and presenter Agnaldo Rayol He died at the age of 86 after tripping and falling in his home.
Agnado’s departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who followed his career full of appearances in soap operas and interpretations of romantic songs.
Source: Terra
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