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Oil Prices Dip Amid Hopes of Non-Escalation Between Iran and Israel
Today, oil prices fell as markets reacted to the expectation that the recent Iranian attack on Israel would not escalate into a wider Middle...
Brazilian Stock Market Wobbles Under Global Pressures and Domestic Challenges
The Brazilian stock market recently underwent a troubling phase, recording its fourth consecutive day of losses.
The Ibovespa index dipped by 0.4%, closing at 125,300...
Airlines Cancel Flights: Navigating Middle East Instability
Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, primarily between Israel and Iran, the ripple effects are palpable in the airline industry and broader economic...
Monday’s Morning Call: Ibovespa’s Battle Against Geopolitical Strains
This week begins with contemplation on a challenging phase for both Brazilian and international financial markets.
The Ibovespa dropped to 125,000 points, its lowest since...
Global Economic Insights: Week of April 15-19
The economic calendar from April 15-19, 2024, promises to shed light on pivotal global economic trends.
This period is crucial as it features the release...
Global Commodity Trends This Week
This week in global commodity markets is marked by significant gatherings and developments that could shape industry trends.
In Santiago, the Cesco Week and CRU...
Brazilian Soy and Corn Exports in March 2024: Significant Yet Declining
In March 2024, Brazil's soy and corn exports totaled 14.8 million tons, down 14.6% yet still the second-highest March on record.
The Farming Ministry MAPA...
Israel Implements Security Measures Following Iranian Drone Attack
On Saturday, Iran initiated an unprecedented drone attack on Israel, deploying over 100 unmanned aircraft.
The Israeli government swiftly responded by closing its airspace to...
Oil Markets Tremble as Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate
As geopolitical tensions escalate, the specter of conflict between Iran and Israel casts a long shadow over global oil markets.
In 2024, amid growing concerns...
Surging to New Peaks: The Story of Coffee’s Record-Breaking Week
This past week, the world of coffee trading was a spectacle of rising numbers and breaking records, painting a dramatic scene on the global...
Dollar Ends Above R$5.12, Secures Strong Weekly Gain Amid U.S. Inflation Data
This Friday, the U.S. dollar achieved a significant uptick against the Brazilian real, recording its strongest weekly appreciation in six months.
Driven by US consumer...
Oil Climbs to $90 as Iranian Threats Intensify
Today marked a significant rebound in oil prices, with Brent crude hitting the $90 threshold.
This surge was fueled by the increasing possibility of an...
Ibovespa Slides Downward Amid Global Risk Aversion, Dollar Strengthens
On a bleak Friday, the Brazilian stock market, marked by the Ibovespa index, concluded the day with a 1.14% decline to 125,946 points.
This drop...
Bitcoin’s Pre-Halving Tumble Amid Rising Mining Difficulty
As Bitcoin approached its much-anticipated halving event, its value saw a dramatic decline.
On Friday afternoon, Bitcoin plummeted from a peak of $71,000 earlier in...