Brazil is the ninth richest country in the world but the economy and stock market have been struggling lately, especially now that Brazil is the new epicenter of the Covid-19 Pandemic.
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Brazil is a net exporter with a weakening currency. It may sound good but their debts are rapidly increasing and much of it is denominated in foreign currencies.
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The Brazilian stock market is highly correlated with some of its main exports and is highly volatile.
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