Brazil Real Leads Gains as Fed Outlook Overshadows Levy Setback

Brazil’s real led global currency gains as speculation the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low overshadowed a setback in Finance Minister Joaquim Levy’s efforts to cut spending.

S&P to Brazil: Actions speak louder than words

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Brazilian government's more business-friendly tone needs to materialize into actions for Standard & Poor's to reconsider its negative outlook on Latin America's largest economy, a senior credit analyst for the agency told Reuters on Friday.

Brazil hit with negative outlook by S&P

PARIS: Standard and Poor's revised its outlook for emerging powerhouse Brazil to negative on Friday due to slowing economic growth and overburdened government finances.

Another Way Into Latin America

It’s not easy being invested in equities these days. Especially higher beta region like Latin America. The market is not really rewarding the region for its solid government finances and ever-expanding consumer base.