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StoneCo. is one of the fastest growing company in the financial technology space in Brazil. They provides payment processing solutions and other financial services to merchants with a strong focus in the micro-merchants and small and medium-sized business. Think Square, but dominant in Brazil instead of broader global presence. Since its IPO, StoneCo delivered substantial… Read More »Stone Co: Opportunity in the Brazilian market?

Last week, Fed Chair Powell holds interest rate unchanged but caution that Fed are prepared to tighten policy further (if needed) to bring inflation down sustainably to 2% over time. Having said that, rate hike may potentially be done with a strong case for rate cut in 2024. To better appreciate this, it is key… Read More »Favourable case for rate cuts but at cautious pace in 2024