Despite the tariff threat, Brazil’s Finance Ministry projected limited economic impact, maintaining its 2.5% GDP growth forecast for 2025. Officials said only specific sectors, like aerospace and energy machinery—heavily reliant on US buyers—might suffer.

MercadoLibre MELI remains firmly rooted in Brazil, which currently contributes more than 50% of its revenues. Strong growth across commerce and fintech, rising brand preference and new Mercado Pago branding have made Brazil its most important and established market.

Bond yields ground higher.The yield on the 10-year Treasury note edged higher to 4.35% from 4.34%. Major indexes rose. The S&P 500 and tech-heavy Nasdaq gained 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively.

Nvidia became the first company to hit $4 trillion in market cap. Trump announced a 50% tariff on goods from Brazil. Linda Yaccarino is stepping down as CEO of X.Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day:1.

U.S. stock futures are little changed as investors digest new tariffs on copper and imports from Brazil, while Nvidia and Microsoft shares are in focus after both closed at record highs. Here's what investors need to know today.

Stock Market News, July 9, 2025: Trump Says 50% Tariff on Brazil Coming; Nasdaq Rises to Record Trump sends tariff letters to eight countries, singles out Brazil for treatment of former president ...

Donald Trump’s threat to impose 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods sent the country’s currency plunging as the US leader sharply escalated a dispute with Latin America’s largest nation and leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.