Primera Guerra Mundial
Blog, Anniversaries, International Market, November

When a Shocking Rumor Shut Down the New York Stock Exchange

At noon on November 7, 1918, rumors began to spread that Germany was surrendering and World War I was over. Euphoria erupted in the United States, and even the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) closed at 2:00 PM to celebrate. However, the story turned out to be false, or at least not entirely true. At the time, German officers were traveling to meet with Allied commanders, but peace wouldn't be signed until four days later, on November 11. Let's look at the full story of this peculiar event.

Minera Vale
Blog, Anniversaries, International Market, November

The Mariana Tragedy: A Terrifying Chapter in the History of the Vale Mining Company

The collapse of the Fundão Dam in Mariana, Minas Gerais, on November 5, 2015, is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in Brazilian history. The tragedy, caused by the collapse of a mining waste dam controlled by Samarco Mineração SA (a joint venture between mining company Vale SA and BHP Billiton), left a trail of destruction and suffering, with socio-environmental impacts that continue to this day. Let's look at the full story.

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