Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad unveiled a long-sought plan to cut 70 billion reais ($11.8 billion) from public spending through 2026 as investors’ fiscal concerns sink assets from the currency to stocks.

Brazil Finance Minister Fernando Haddad has unveiled a long-sought plan to cut 70 billion reais ($11.8 billion) from public spending through 2026 as investors’ fiscal concerns sink assets from the currency to stocks.

Brazil's government on Wednesday proposed to expand income tax exemptions for lower-income Brazilians and increase taxes on those who earn more, while outlining plans to trim public spending in coming years.