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The explosion of Pentecostalism in Brazil
As its population changes, so does the faith of a country. In Brazil there has been a surge in Pentecostal Christianity – in 30 years numbers grew from 4m to 25m. Catholicism has reduced. Who are the main players, and … Continue reading
Is the global economy heading for recession?
Troubles in emerging markets are beginning to affect the developed world. http://fortune.com/2015/10/10/global-recession/
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Tagged Brazil, China, Commodities, Economy, Emerging Markets, Global Economy, Growth, jobs, Larry Summers, Recession, United States
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Case study: Brazilian meatpacker extends operations in Venezuela.
São Paulo-based JBS SA is the world’s largest beef exporter. In 2014, the meat packing giant reported a record total revenue of BRL$ 120.5bn, up nearly 30% from the previous year, and profits of BRL$ 2.04bn. This year, a second-quarter slump in net profits … Continue reading
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Tagged beef, Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, Emerging Markets, Export, Growth, Market Share, Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela
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