Brazil Records Steep 5.8% Drop in Births in 2024, Continuing Six-Year Decline
In 2024, Brazil recorded the steepest drop in births in two decades with a 5.8% decline, highlighting ongoing demographic shifts and regional disparities.
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Brazil's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.4%, Boosting Market Optimism
Brazil's unemployment rate hits its lowest point since 2012 at 5.4%, sparking optimism in financial markets amid high interest rates and strong job creation records.
Brazil's Entertainment Industry Drives $6.8 Billion Economy Amid T4F's Financial Struggles
Brazil's amusement parks and entertainment sector drives a $6.8 billion economy and employment, even as major event promoter T4F reports growing losses in Q3 2025.
COP30 Catalyzes Economic Boom in Pará with 40,000 New Jobs and Major Investments
COP30 is driving significant economic growth in Pará, with 40,000 new formal jobs and R$ 5 billion invested in tourism sectors, while sustainability projects highlight Brazil's climate commitments.
Brazil's Industrial Sector Contracts Less in October 2025 but Faces Significant Job Losses
Brazil's industrial sector shows slower contraction in October 2025 with rising PMI and significant job losses amid US trade tariffs, while businesses remain cautiously optimistic for 2024 recovery.
Cuiabá Unveils 1,164 Job Vacancies Amidst Growing Commerce, While Imperatriz Boosts Small Business Credit Support
Cuiabá reveals over 1,100 job openings amid local sector growth, while Imperatriz enhances small business support via government-backed credit facilitation.
Rise in Brazil's Digital Platform Workers Brings Higher Earnings but Longer Hours and Lingering Informality
Brazil’s digital platform workforce grew 25.4% by 2024, earning more but facing longer hours and high informality rates, per IBGE data.
Small Enterprises Drive 75% of Formal Job Creation in Ceará and Lead National Growth in Brazil
Micro and small enterprises in Ceará generated over 75% of the state's formal jobs created year-to-date, mirroring their national contribution to Brazil’s formal job growth in 2025.
Brazil's Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.6%, Lowest Since 2012
Brazil's unemployment rate reaches a historic low of 5.6%, the best figure since 2012.
Brazil-China Trade Partnership Fuels Employment Growth in Brazil
Growing trade with China significantly boosts employment in Brazil's economy.