Oil & Gas
Brazil Inc. places cautious bets on Argentina's turnaround under Milei
Brazilian companies are looking for acquisition targets in Argentina while strengthening their staff and stores as a precautionary bet on the aggressive economic reforms of President Javier Milei that are starting to stabilize Argentina's crisis-ridden economy. Brazilian companies, such as consumer goods, services and oil, have said they plan to expand or launch new ventures in Argentina. The country is recovering from a decade of economic turmoil that has discouraged investment. Milei's strict austerity has helped to bring down triple-digit inflation and a large deficit, while also boosting investor confidence. The nation is still in recession and capital controls are...