Brazilian Capital Markets

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In this issue

- Uncertainty takes its toll on M&A: Bankers see current difficulties as a blip in an otherwise positive development
- Interest rates: History of inflation means cuts cause alarm

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Nov 14, 2011

Euro crisis stalls solid growth

The ‘Novo Mercado’ reforms attracted international investors but efforts must now be made to broaden and deepen markets

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Equity markets: Commodities drag down the index

Iona Teixeira Stevens on a tough year for the Bovespa benchmark

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Japanese investment: Mrs Watanabe caught in currency crossfire

The country’s retail investors are sticking with real assets. Will it last, asks Joe Leahy

Nov 14, 2011

Interest rates: History of inflation means rate cuts cause alarm

Jonathan Wheatley on concerns over the central bank’s mandate

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Exchange operator: Threat of competition triggers improvements

BM&FBovespa’s hold is unbroken as yet but it can surely only be a matter of time, says Samantha Pearson

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Edemir Pinto: ‘I am not interested in services to third parties’

Samantha Pearson talks to the head of the M&FBovespa stock and futures exchange

Nov 14, 2011

M&A: Environment of uncertainty reduces activity

Bankers see current difficulties as a blip in an otherwise positive trend, says Samantha Pearson

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Derivatives: Regulated, representative and popular with investors

Alexander Kliment and Vivianne Rodrigues survey the market

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