Bloomberg Brazil is framing its slow-moving privatisation program as a way to protect forests and rivers following international investors’ mounting criticism of President Jair Bolsonaro’s environmental policies. Martha Seillier, special secretary of the Investments Partnerships Program, said infrastructure building via concessions and privatisations not only represents good business opportunities but is also an environment-friendly strategy as the country battles a ...

Bloomberg US equity futures rise after President Donald Trump called for a reduced group of stimulus measures. Euro-area bonds climbed before the region’s central bank president speaks. Food retailer Tesco Plc jumped when its earnings beat estimates. Ambu A/S surged after the maker of life-support equipment won a key US contract. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index fluctuated as insurers and ...

Bloomberg Indian stocks rise after a volatile start as the central bank’s new monetary policy committee began meeting ahead of a decision later this week. The S&P BSE Sensex advanced 0.8% to 39,871.03 as of 10:47 am in Mumbai, after slipping as much as 0.3%. The NSE Nifty 50 Index added 0.4%. Gains were driven by India’s most valuable company, ...