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China, Brazil forge currency swap deal
Juliana Liu Jun 22, 2012
With consumer demand still sluggish in the U.S. and Europe, China is looking elsewhere for new customers to places like Brazil. In fact, this week China and Brazil agreed to a landmark deal that avoids using the U.S. dollar.
FedEx to acquire Brazilian shipper
David Brancaccio May 30, 2012
Despite global economic woes and nervous markets, FedEx announced today that it will purchase the Brazilian shipper Rapidao Cometa Logistica e Transportes for $6.8 billion.
Soybean prices on the rise, could impact other food sources
David Brancaccio Apr 30, 2012
The cost of soybeans is now hitting levels not seen just before the 2008 food crisis, and when this happens farmers switch to soybeans and away from rice -- that crucial staple of diets in so many parts of the world.
Brazil delivers on hunger promise
Cecilia Vaisman Apr 5, 2012
The government made food a human right. Then it found that ending hunger takes a lot more than a declaration.
Milk: Cheaper by the gallon
Sally Herships Mar 13, 2012
Dairy products prices are falling in the U.S. worldwide. What’s behind the fall in milk prices? Bigger herds and warmer winter weather.
$90 billion mining merger would alter industry
Jeremy Hobson Feb 7, 2012
The world's largest commodities trader Glencore has agreed to buy mining giant Xstrata to create a global giant in coal, zinc and copper mining and production.
Efforts pay off in fighting deforestation in Brazil
Justin Rowlatt Feb 6, 2012
The Brazilian government has ramped up efforts to stop deforestation in the Amazon. So far, it seems to be slowly working.
Orange juice prices on the rise thanks to 'perfect storm'
John Dimsdale Jan 12, 2012
It has been a rough year for oranges -- first in Florida, and now in Brazil. The lack of the fruit is now causing orange juice prices to rise.
OJ squeeze?
David Brancaccio Jan 10, 2012
The wholesale price of orange juice hit a 34-year high on news the FDA is testing for an illegal fungicide reportedly found in the juice of oranges imported from Brazil.
What if beer were a commodity at the bar?
Rebecca Sheir Dec 21, 2011
The price of beer fluctuates with demand at The Big Board bar.
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