BMO & REX Debut 3X Leveraged Brazil, Japan & Taiwan ETNs

On August 19, 2026, Bank of Montreal and REX Shares announced the launch of a new suite of exchange-traded notes (ETNs). These ETNs, issued by BMO, go live for trading on the Cboe BZX Exchange on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

ETF Trends • Aug 19, 2026

Brazil's Central Bank Cuts Rates as Inflation Eases

The bank's monetary committee cut the Selic benchmark lending rate to 14% from 14.25%, but indicated that uncertainty around its inflation projections remains higher than usual.

WSJ • Aug 5, 2026

Value in Latin America's Giant? Opportunities in Brazil

South Korea and Taiwan are grabbing the majority of financial news headlines when it comes to international exposure, but a peek inside Latin America reveals potential opportunities. Brazil, in particular, could be offering investors ample value in both equities and bonds beyond those aforementioned countries already benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout.

ETF Trends • Jul 30, 2026

Forget EWZ. Franklin's Brazil Twin Charges Two-Thirds Less, and It's Up 30% This Year

The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (NYSEARCA:EWZ) is the reflex trade for U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 18, 2026

U.S. slaps 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods over 'unfair trade practices'

The U.S. plans to impose a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil starting next week. A separate U.S. probe into forced-labor enforcement has also proposed an additional 12.5% duty on Brazilian goods that would stack on top of the 25%, with a decision due within days.

CNBC • Jul 16, 2026

US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers on Thursday despaired at the imposition of new 25% tariffs on Brazilian goods by the U.S. government, ​lamenting a rollback in cooperation between the two countries.

Reuters • Jul 16, 2026

This Is Why I Prefer FLBR Over EWZ

I reiterate a buy rating and strong preference for the Franklin FTSE Brazil ETF over iShares MSCI Brazil ETF. FLBR offers greater diversification, a higher dividend yield (5.77% vs. 3.78%), and a lower expense ratio (0.19% vs. 0.59%). FLBR is more aligned with the Brazilian equities thesis: commodity exposure, hard asset sensitivity, and attractive valuation (8x earnings vs. EWZ's 8.5x).

Seeking Alpha • Jul 16, 2026

U.S. Reignites Brazil Trade Battle With 25% Tariffs

Brazil's president called the levies “a lamentable milestone” in the relationship between the two most populated countries in the Americas.

Barrons • Jul 16, 2026

Trump Administration to Impose New Tariffs on Brazil

The United States accused the country of unfair trade practices. The tariff will replace ones that the Supreme Court struck down.

NYTimes • Jul 16, 2026

U.S. to Impose 25% Tariff on Certain Goods From Brazil

The move follows a yearlong investigation by U.S. trade officials into what they described as unfair trade practices.

WSJ • Jul 16, 2026