https://compoundandhold.com/2026-08-19https://compoundandhold.com/share-home.svg 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/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/gestora-de-us-trilh-413ad0/2026-08-16https://compoundandhold.com/share-gestora-de-us-trilh-413ad0.svgGestora de US$ 1,3 trilhão defende precaução nos mercados e aposta em SabespA gestora americana Wellington Management, que administra cerca de US$ 1,3 trilhão, defende uma abordagem conservadora nos mercados, evitando o topo do retorno e priorizando a defesa contra perdas. https://compoundandhold.com/getting-started/2026-08-19 https://compoundandhold.com/inflation-currency/2026-08-19 https://compoundandhold.com/about/ https://compoundandhold.com/sources-and-methods/ https://compoundandhold.com/corrections/