https://compoundandhold.com/2026-08-20https://compoundandhold.com/share-home.svg https://compoundandhold.com/news/pemex-petrobras-embark-high/2026-08-20https://compoundandhold.com/share-pemex-petrobras-embark-high.svgPemex and Petrobras Embark on High-Risk Venture to Extract Oil from 160 Million-Year-Old RocksPemex and Petrobras are joining forces to explore a layer of the Earth's crust beneath the Gulf of Mexico, seeking to extract oil from rocks that have been undisturbed for 160 million years. The... https://compoundandhold.com/news/iran-us-impasse-continues/2026-08-20https://compoundandhold.com/share-iran-us-impasse-continues.svgIran-US Impasse Continues Amid Economic Pressure and UncertaintyThe Iran-US impasse persists with no clear resolution in sight, as both countries engage in a war of economic pressure and diplomatic posturing. (Source: InfoMoney) 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/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/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$1.5 billion for new property acquisitions. The offering targets professional... https://compoundandhold.com/news/lula-petrobras-discovery-sparks/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-lula-petrobras-discovery-sparks.svgLula's Petrobras Discovery Sparks Trump ProvocationBrazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has provoked his US counterpart, Donald Trump, by highlighting the discovery of oil by Petrobras in the Foz do Amazonas region. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/lotof-cil-mega-sena/2026-08-18https://compoundandhold.com/share-lotof-cil-mega-sena.svgLotofácil and Mega-Sena Results AnnouncedThe latest results for Lotofácil and Mega-Sena have been announced, with a winning ticket in the Lotofácil 3763 concurso claiming a prize of R$ 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/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/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/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/news/quina-results-announced-concurso-578518/2026-08-16https://compoundandhold.com/share-quina-results-announced-concurso-578518.svgQuina Results Announced for Concurso 7093The winning numbers for Quina's Concurso 7093 have been revealed, with a prize estimated at R$ 6.6 million. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/casas-bahia-reports-billion-7cb1b5/2026-08-16https://compoundandhold.com/share-casas-bahia-reports-billion-7cb1b5.svgCasas Bahia Reports Over R$10 Billion Loss, Considers Judicial or Extrajudicial RecoveryBrazilian retailer Casas Bahia has announced a loss of over R$10 billion in the second quarter, citing the impact of a restructuring plan that includes the closure of 298 stores. The company has not... https://compoundandhold.com/news/casas-bahia-reports-billion-b75b2e/2026-08-16https://compoundandhold.com/share-casas-bahia-reports-billion-b75b2e.svgCasas Bahia Reports $10 Billion Net Loss in Second QuarterBrazilian retailer Casas Bahia has announced a net loss of R$ 10 billion in the second quarter, citing non-recurring accounting effects and increased expenses. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/inflation-concerns-rise-uk-640305/2026-08-16https://compoundandhold.com/share-inflation-concerns-rise-uk-640305.svgInflation Concerns Rise in the UK as Chip Prices SoarThe UK's inflation rate is expected to accelerate in July, driven by higher chip prices and energy costs, according to economists surveyed by Bloomberg. (Source: InfoMoney) https://compoundandhold.com/news/ferrari-first-electric-vehicle-444f78/2026-08-16https://compoundandhold.com/share-ferrari-first-electric-vehicle-444f78.svgFerrari's First Electric Vehicle Sets Auction Record at $40 MillionFerrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, sold for $40 million at a Sotheby's charity auction, breaking the record for the most expensive new car ever sold at auction. The 'tailor made' model... https://compoundandhold.com/getting-started/2026-08-20 https://compoundandhold.com/about/ https://compoundandhold.com/sources-and-methods/ https://compoundandhold.com/corrections/