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Banco do Brasil reported an adjusted net profit of R$3.4 billion for the first quarter of 2026 on Wednesday. The result marks a 54% drop from the same period last year and came in below market forecasts. Rising defaults in agribusiness drove higher provisions and prompted the bank to lower its full-year profit guidance.

13. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

The free trade agreement between Colombia and the United States marks 14 years and has enabled US$186.051 million in exports since 2012. US investment reached US$41.753 million over the same period.

Office rents in Hong Kong’s Central district are forecast to increase faster from the second quarter, reversing a slump that started in late 2019. Stronger demand has already cut grade-A vacancy rates to 9.6 per cent, a four-year low.

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The Ethiopian government has deferred its eurobond payment to the next fiscal year as part of efforts to improve its debt profile under the G20 Common Framework.

Department of Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Rhoel Aguda denied reports that he had resigned, as rumors of cabinet changes under President Marcos continued to spread.

12. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

The rupiah reached Rp17,500 per US dollar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The pressure stems from a mix of global and domestic factors.