CLEAN : Fitch cuts Brazil rating, outlook for 2015 'very bad' (analyst)

The transcript discusses the potential downgrade of the economy to non-investment grade by Fitch or Moody's due to political stalemate between Congress and the government, leading to market uncertainty. The short-term economic outlook is bleak, with hopes for improvement from 2017 onwards. The timing of the Olympics adds to the challenges, as public interest may be low due to existing problems.

What is the potential consequence if the political situation does not improve?

• A stable economic outlook

• Increased foreign investment

• A downgrade to non-investment grade

• An upgrade to investment grade

What is causing high uncertainty in the market?

• Strong economic growth

• Political cooperation

• Stalemate between Congress and the government

• Stable government policies

What is the economic outlook for the years following the current one?

• Immediate recovery

• Continued decline

• Uncertain with hopes for improvement from 2017

• Promising growth

What is the hope for the medium-term future?

• It will remain the same

• It will be better than the current situation

• It will lead to immediate prosperity

• It will be worse than the current situation

Why might the public be less interested in the Olympics?

• Due to increased public interest in sports

• Because of pressing economic and political issues

• Because of political stability

• Due to economic prosperity