https://compoundandhold.com/2026-08-20https://compoundandhold.com/share-home.svg https://compoundandhold.com/news/artificial-intelligence-could-inject/2026-08-20https://compoundandhold.com/share-artificial-intelligence-could-inject.svgArtificial Intelligence Could Inject Up to R$ 1 Trillion into Brazil's GDP, Study ClaimsA recent study estimates that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) could add up to R$ 986.7 billion to Brazil's GDP by 2030, equivalent to 7.6% of the estimated GDP in 2026. (Source: Exame) https://compoundandhold.com/news/seven-candidates-vie-tocantins/2026-08-20https://compoundandhold.com/share-seven-candidates-vie-tocantins.svgSeven Candidates Vie for Tocantins Governorship in 2026 ElectionsThe Tocantins state in Brazil has seven registered candidates for the 2026 governorship elections. The candidates include a senator, a federal deputy, a vice-governor, and several businessmen and... https://compoundandhold.com/news/us-gasoline-prices-reach/2026-08-19https://compoundandhold.com/share-us-gasoline-prices-reach.svgUS Gasoline Prices Reach $4.08 per Gallon, Highest in a MonthThe average price of gasoline in the US has reached $4.08 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). This is the highest price in a month, with some states experiencing... https://compoundandhold.com/news/brazilian-finance-minister-criticizes/2026-08-19https://compoundandhold.com/share-brazilian-finance-minister-criticizes.svgBrazilian Finance Minister Criticizes High Interest Rates on Treasury DebtBrazil's Finance Minister Dario Durigan has labeled the long-term interest rates paid by the Treasury to roll over public debt as 'unacceptably high,' urging solutions. The effective cost of public... https://compoundandhold.com/news/brazilian-stock-market-sees/2026-08-19https://compoundandhold.com/share-brazilian-stock-market-sees.svgBrazilian Stock Market Sees Gains Amid Global Economic UncertaintyThe Brazilian stock market, represented by the Ibovespa index, has seen gains in recent days, despite global economic uncertainty. The index has risen to 167,822.81 points, with some stocks, such as... https://compoundandhold.com/news/tocantins-sees-candidates-vie/2026-08-19https://compoundandhold.com/share-tocantins-sees-candidates-vie.svgTocantins Sees 13 Candidates Vie for Two Senate Seats in 2026 ElectionsThe state of Tocantins in Brazil has 13 candidates vying for the two Senate seats up for election in 2026. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/brazil-presidential-race-candidates/2026-08-19https://compoundandhold.com/share-brazil-presidential-race-candidates.svgBrazil's 2026 Presidential Race: 13 Candidates Registered as Campaigns BeginBrazil's 2026 presidential election officially kicks off with 13 registered candidates, including former presidents, senators, and newcomers. The campaign season has begun, with the first round of... https://compoundandhold.com/news/lula-defends-measure-end/2026-08-19https://compoundandhold.com/share-lula-defends-measure-end.svgLula Defends Measure to End 'Taxa das Blusinhas' as a Matter of JusticeBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva argues that ending the tax on international purchases under $50 will not harm commerce and is a matter of justice. (Source: Exame) https://compoundandhold.com/news/investors-eye-fiis-ahead/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-investors-eye-fiis-ahead.svgInvestors Eye FIIs Ahead of 2026 ElectionsA recent study by XP's Fundos Listados team suggests that FIIs may exhibit a relatively defensive behavior in the face of election-related risk, especially when compared to the Brazilian stock market. https://compoundandhold.com/news/governor-maranh-requests-removal/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-governor-maranh-requests-removal.svgGovernor of Maranhão Requests Removal of STF Minister from Case Relating to HimThe defense of Maranhão Governor Carlos Brandão has requested the removal of Supreme Court Minister Flávio Dino from overseeing investigations into alleged criminal organization activities. The two... https://compoundandhold.com/news/hglg11-fii-launches-12th/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-hglg11-fii-launches-12th.svgHGLG11 FII Launches 12th Share Issuance to Raise Up to R$1.5 BillionThe HGLG11 real estate investment fund (Patria Log) has announced its 12th share issuance, aiming to raise up to R$1.5 billion for new property acquisitions. The offering targets professional... https://compoundandhold.com/news/brazilian-real-faces-uncertainty/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-brazilian-real-faces-uncertainty.svgBrazilian Real Faces Uncertainty Ahead of ElectionsInvestors are reevaluating their bets on the Brazilian real as elections approach, with some major banks shifting their strategies to mitigate risk. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/ue-prepara-san-es/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-ue-prepara-san-es.svgUE prepara sanções mais severas contra a RússiaA União Europeia está preparando uma próxima leva de sanções contra a Rússia, que será a mais abrangente desde o início da guerra contra a Ucrânia. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/lula-petrobras-discovery-sparks/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-lula-petrobras-discovery-sparks.svgLula's Petrobras Discovery Sparks Trump ProvocationBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has provoked his US counterpart, Donald Trump, by highlighting the discovery of oil by Petrobras in the Foz do Amazonas region. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/lotof-cil-mega-sena/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-lotof-cil-mega-sena.svgLotofácil and Mega-Sena Results AnnouncedThe latest results for Lotofácil and Mega-Sena have been announced, with a winning ticket in the Lotofácil 3763 concurso claiming a prize of R$ 1.7 million. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/brazil-high-income-dilemma/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-brazil-high-income-dilemma.svgBrazil's High-Income Dilemma: 95% Recognize Privilege, 14% Consider Themselves RichA recent study by Google Brasil found that 95% of high-income Brazilians recognize their privileged status, but only 14% consider themselves rich. The study aimed to understand the desires, fears... https://compoundandhold.com/news/infomoney-libera-planilha-de/2026-08-17https://compoundandhold.com/share-infomoney-libera-planilha-de.svgInfoMoney Libera Planilha de Gastos para Quem Quer Economizar MaisA InfoMoney disponibilizou gratuitamente uma planilha de gastos para ajudar quem busca mais controle financeiro e identificar excessos. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/brazilian-public-opinion-divided/2026-08-17https://compoundandhold.com/share-brazilian-public-opinion-divided.svgBrazilian Public Opinion Divided on Euthanasia and Assisted SuicideA recent survey by Datafolha reveals a complex and divided public opinion on euthanasia and assisted suicide in Brazil. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/ibovespa-fluctuates-amid-ibc/2026-08-17https://compoundandhold.com/share-ibovespa-fluctuates-amid-ibc.svgIbovespa Fluctuates Amid IBC-Br and Election UncertaintyThe Ibovespa index oscillated at 166,600 points, while the commercial dollar declined to R$ 5.20. The IBC-Br's second-quarter decline solidified the deceleration and opened up space for a potential... https://compoundandhold.com/news/avalia-negativa-da-economia/2026-08-17https://compoundandhold.com/share-avalia-negativa-da-economia.svgAvaliação negativa da economia sob governo TrumpPesquisa do Financial Times mostra que 53% dos eleitores registrados afirmam que sua situação financeira piorou desde que o presidente republicano voltou à Casa Branca. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/kalil-he-didn-read-dbe128/2026-08-17https://compoundandhold.com/share-kalil-he-didn-read-dbe128.svgKalil Claims He Didn't Read Own Government Plan During Debate in Minas GeraisThe former mayor of Belo Horizonte, Alexandre Kalil, stated during a debate that he didn't read his own government plan in its entirety. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/brazilian-politics-unfolds-amidst-958d2d/2026-08-17https://compoundandhold.com/share-brazilian-politics-unfolds-amidst-958d2d.svgBrazilian Politics Unfolds Amidst Inflation ConcernsA recent rally in Rio de Janeiro has drawn attention to the country's political landscape, but what does it mean for investors in Brazil? (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/minas-gerais-debt-conundrum-70ee7f/2026-08-17https://compoundandhold.com/share-minas-gerais-debt-conundrum-70ee7f.svgMinas Gerais' Debt Conundrum: Candidates Clash Over Propag AgreementCandidates in the upcoming Minas Gerais election have differing opinions on the state's debt and the Propag agreement with the federal government. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/debate-minas-gerais-highlights-c35f7c/2026-08-17https://compoundandhold.com/share-debate-minas-gerais-highlights-c35f7c.svgDebate in Minas Gerais Highlights Divide Over Fiscal Incentives for BusinessesCandidates in the Minas Gerais gubernatorial race clash over the role of tax exemptions for businesses, with some advocating for their reduction to boost state revenue, while others warn of economic... https://compoundandhold.com/getting-started/2026-08-20 https://compoundandhold.com/instruments/2026-08-20 https://compoundandhold.com/inflation-currency/2026-08-19 https://compoundandhold.com/about/ https://compoundandhold.com/sources-and-methods/ https://compoundandhold.com/corrections/