Urgent.News

What's breaking now, across thousands of outlets.

Finance & Markets

Investors Predict More Pain for Brazil Insurer After 90% Wipeout

Investors see few reasons to be optimistic about Hapvida, the Brazilian health insurer and hospital operator plagued by rising costs, constant litigation and an escalating debt load.

We haven't written up this one. Bloomberg has the full story — the link below goes straight to it.

Read the original at bloomberg.com →

More in Finance & Markets

Is Germany's economic slump finally over?

Despite a slew of negative headlines, the German economy has posted its best figures in years. There are reasons for optimism but structural issues remain.

  • Germany's economy grew 0.3% in Q2 2026, surpassing expectations
  • Business sentiment improved, Ifo index highest in a year
  • Government's €500 billion infrastructure plan and tax relief credited

More from Thursday 3 September →