Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for December 23, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets open Tuesday in thin, year-end trading, with the Ibovespa clinging to the 158,000 level after a mixed session yesterday where higher interest rates pressured equities but Vale’s rally provided late support.
Brazil’s consumers showed renewed optimism, with FGV Consumer Confidence rising to 90.2 in December (highest since December 2024, fourth consecutive monthly gain), driven by better expectations (up to 95.2) despite persistent wallet pressures from high debt, delinquency, and weaker current situation (down to 83.4).
The country posted a record tax haul in November at R$226.753 billion (up 3.75% real YoY), with Jan-Nov accumulated at R$2.594 trillion (up 3.25% real), sending a positive fiscal signal that eases near-term budget concerns and supports steadier rate expectations.
Meanwhile, airline Azul advances its crisis exit via a major dollar debt-to-equity conversion (reducing more than $2 billion in debt through a R$7.44 billion share issuance approved in U.S. Chapter 11 court, with up to $300 million equity commitments from American Airlines and United Airlines, involving heavy dilution).
On the geopolitical front, President Lula warned that a potential U.S.-Venezuela clash (amid intensified oil sanctions, blockades on tankers, and supply disruptions) could ignite a new hemispheric crisis, urging moderation and UN involvement.
Economic Agenda for December 23, 2025
Brazil
- 06:00 AM BRT – FGV Consumer Confidence (Dec) Act: 90.2 | Prev: 89.8
Implication: Signals improving household expectations and supports consumption recovery in cyclicals; weaker current situation and high debt caution persist. - 09:00 AM BRT – Federal Tax Revenue (Oct) Act: 226.75B | Prev: 216.73B (latest strong Nov data reinforces fiscal resilience)
Implication: Bolsters fiscal credibility, eases primary deficit worries amid high Selic.
Mexico
- 07:00 AM BRT – Economic Activity (YoY) (Oct) Act: 1.70% | Cons: 1.00% | Prev: 0.80%
- 07:00 AM BRT – Economic Activity (MoM) (Oct) Act: 1.00% | Cons: 0.50% | Prev: -0.40%
Implication: Stronger-than-expected activity supports Banxico easing and peso carry trade.
United Kingdom
- 05:00 AM BRT – Business Investment (YoY/QoQ) (Q3) Act: 2.7% / 1.5% | Prev: 3.2% / -1.7%
- 05:00 AM BRT – Current Account (Q3) Act: -12.1B | Prev: -21.2B
- 05:00 AM BRT – GDP (QoQ/YoY) (Q3) Act: 0.1% / 1.3% | Prev: 0.2% / 1.4%
Implication: Stable/slightly softer UK growth and improved current account; limited direct impact on EM but supports global risk tone if GBP stable.
Norway
- 05:00 AM BRT – Unemployment Rate (Nov) Act: 4.5% | Prev: 4.4%
Implication: Stable labor market; minor influence on oil sentiment and NOK.
Switzerland
- 06:00 AM BRT – M3 Money Supply (Nov) Act: 1,210.5B | Prev: 1,202.9B
Implication: Continued monetary expansion; very limited global relevance.
Hong Kong
- 06:30 AM BRT – CPI (MoM/YoY) (Nov) Act: 0.00% / 1.20% | Prev: 0.30% / 1.20%
Implication: Contained inflation in China-linked economy; supports regional stability view.
Italy
- 07:00 AM BRT – PPI (MoM/YoY) (Nov) Act: 1.0% / -0.2% | Prev: -0.2% / 0.1%
Implication: Mixed producer prices; minor Eurozone signal.
Spain
- 07:00 AM BRT – Trade Balance (Oct) Act: -4.69B | Prev: -6.00B
Implication: Improved external balance; limited LatAm spillover.
India
09:30 AM BRT – Infrastructure Output (YoY) (Nov) Act: 1.8% | Prev: -0.1%
Implication: Rebound in infra spending; supports EM growth narrative broadly.
Canada
- 10:30 AM BRT – IPPI (MoM/YoY) (Nov) Act: 0.9% / 6.1% | Prev: 1.7% / 5.7%
- 10:30 AM BRT – RMPI (MoM/YoY) (Nov) Act: 0.3% / 6.4% | Prev: 1.6% / 5.8%
Implication: Elevated producer prices (commodity-linked); can influence CAD and global commodity sentiment indirectly.
United States
(Selected key releases in ET / BRT +2 hours)
- 10:30 AM BRT – Chicago Fed National Activity (Sep) Act: -0.21 | Prev: -0.31
- 13:30 PM BRT – 3-Month Bill Auction Act: 3.560%
- 13:30 PM BRT – 6-Month Bill Auction Act: 3.485%
- 15:00 PM BRT – 2-Year Note Auction Act: 3.499%
Implication: U.S. Treasury auctions and activity index gauge funding conditions and economic momentum; set tone for dollar and yields.
Australia
- 22:30 PM BRT – RBA Meeting Minutes (released previous day impact lingers)
Implication: Provides insight into RBA thinking; commodity currency relevance.
New Zealand
- 00:00 AM BRT (next day) – M3 Money Supply (Nov) Act: 443.6B | Prev: 442.3B
Implication: Minor monetary indicator.
Peru / Colombia / Argentina / Chile
- (No major releases scheduled today)
Why These Events Matter: Brazil and Mexico data drive local positioning. U.S. auctions and activity influence global rates and dollar.
Other global releases (UK, Canada, Europe, Asia) provide background context for risk sentiment and commodity flows in thin year-end trading, though most have secondary impact on BRL and Ibovespa.
Brazil’s Markets Yesterday
The Ibovespa ended Monday barely in the red, down 0.21% at 158,141.65 after dipping near 0.8% early, with a late lift from Vale (+3.27%) limiting losses.
U.S. Markets Yesterday
S&P 500 +0.6% to 6,878.49, Dow +0.5% to 48,362.68, Nasdaq +0.5% to 23,428.83. Tech led.
Mexico’s Market Yesterday
Peso held firm as stocks hit another record.
Argentina’s Market Yesterday
Dollar gap narrowed as Merval hovered near record highs.
Colombia’s Market Yesterday
Carry wins as COP drifts lower and stocks consolidate.
Chile’s Market Yesterday
Peso holds near 909 as copper strength and dollar softness set the tone.
Commodity Markets
- Oil ~$58.01/bbl (+2.4%)
- Gold new record high
- Silver recent ~$69/oz
- Copper strength
- Iron Ore quiet grind higher
Brazilian Real
Near R$5.59–R$5.60 after closing R$5.5844 (+0.97%). Pressured by year-end dollar demand, new taxes Jan 2026.
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin vs gold pressure zone as liquidity thins.
Companies and Market
Key Developments
• Azul debt-to-equity restructuring: >$2B debt converted, heavy dilution.
• Record tax haul: R$226.753B Nov, positive fiscal signal.
• Consumers looking up: Confidence 90.2, fragile recovery.
Ibovespa futures point to consolidation near 158,000–159,000, balancing fiscal signals, commodities, and global data against higher rates and thin liquidity.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 176,444.54 | -0.62% | +30.55% | 177,547.57 | 177,896 | 176,293 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.09 | +0.68% | -8.53% | 5.05 | 5.09 | 5.04 | — |
| EUR/BRL | 5.79 | -0.17% | -11.28% | 5.80 | 5.79 | 5.76 | — |
| SELIC | 14.25% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| BRENT | 100.51 | +6.85% | +46.71% | 94.07 | 102.01 | 94.88 | 45,221 |
| WTI | 92.01 | +5.97% | +41.01% | 86.83 | 93.50 | 87.32 | 356,245 |
| IRON ORE | 161.91 | — | +64.76% | 161.91 | 161.91 | 1 | |
| GOLD | 4,049 | -2.36% | +19.30% | 4,147 | 4,144 | 4,043 | 149,013 |
| SILVER | 57.79 | -3.71% | +47.13% | 60.02 | 60.36 | 57.32 | 32,944 |
| LITHIUM | 68.89 | -0.16% | +58.48% | 69.00 | 69.68 | 68.65 | 101,223 |
| SOY | 1,241 | +0.65% | +23.39% | 1,233 | 1,250 | 1,236 | 141,251 |
| CORN | 486.75 | +5.36% | +22.15% | 462.00 | 490.25 | 483.00 | 212,025 |
| WHEAT | 694.50 | -1.59% | +28.49% | 705.75 | 710.25 | 693.00 | 73,588 |
| COFFEE | 310.75 | -1.86% | +3.12% | 316.65 | 321.30 | 308.25 | 12,910 |
| SUGAR | 14.68 | -0.41% | -9.61% | 14.74 | 14.90 | 14.65 | 42,689 |
| ORANGE JUICE | 145.50 | -3.19% | -56.77% | 150.30 | 148.80 | 144.00 | 371 |
| COTTON | 81.53 | +2.08% | +22.38% | 79.87 | 81.75 | 79.75 | 15,710 |
| BEEF | 221.48 | -0.77% | -2.44% | 223.20 | 221.90 | 217.38 | 19,933 |
| CATTLE | 340.13 | -0.31% | +2.59% | 341.17 | 340.50 | 333.00 | 9,414 |
| COCOA | 5,367 | +0.73% | -36.41% | 5,328 | 5,411 | 5,165 | 13,283 |
| PETR4 | 43.20 | +1.46% | +35.07% | 42.58 | 43.49 | 43.10 | 16,789,800 |
| VALE3 | 75.72 | +0.83% | +31.84% | 75.10 | 77.07 | 74.51 | 12,621,700 |
| SUZB3 | 42.32 | -0.80% | -18.09% | 42.66 | 42.82 | 41.78 | 1,545,600 |
| KLABIN | 17.54 | -2.18% | -4.78% | 17.93 | 17.92 | 17.41 | 2,317,800 |
| SLCE3 | 13.78 | -1.29% | -14.00% | 13.96 | 14.06 | 13.77 | 1,651,600 |
| ABEV3 | 15.88 | -1.55% | +16.85% | 16.13 | 16.11 | 15.84 | 12,052,600 |
| ITUB4 | 42.47 | -1.00% | +23.55% | 42.90 | 42.87 | 42.27 | 16,509,300 |
| BBDC4 | 18.77 | -1.05% | +18.14% | 18.97 | 18.99 | 18.68 | 12,717,700 |
| BBAS3 | 20.90 | -0.90% | +3.41% | 21.09 | 21.08 | 20.78 | 15,377,200 |
| B3SA3 | 15.60 | -1.89% | +16.50% | 15.90 | 15.82 | 15.48 | 24,849,400 |
| WEGE3 | 45.22 | -3.25% | +18.89% | 46.74 | 46.86 | 44.68 | 10,172,300 |
| PRIO3 | 61.06 | +2.16% | +43.77% | 59.77 | 61.35 | 60.56 | 4,425,500 |
| RENT3 | 36.97 | -0.46% | +2.04% | 37.14 | 37.19 | 36.03 | 11,351,800 |
| AZZA3 | 17.14 | -3.76% | -53.64% | 17.81 | 17.71 | 17.14 | 1,665,000 |
| CSNA3 | 5.36 | -0.37% | -38.88% | 5.38 | 5.61 | 5.32 | 9,609,700 |
| GGBR4 | 24.18 | +0.50% | +40.36% | 24.06 | 24.41 | 23.83 | 5,306,500 |
| ENEV3 | 25.63 | -1.31% | +83.06% | 25.97 | 25.80 | 25.45 | 1,964,400 |
| LREN3 | 13.27 | -1.99% | -24.45% | 13.54 | 13.48 | 13.23 | 4,677,700 |