Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for January 22, 2026

This is part of The Rio Times’ daily Brazil Financial Morning Call, covering Latin American financial markets.

Today’s Key Themes

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• Tegra housing surge → Tegra Incorporadora posts record Q4 2025 gross sales of R$795M ($147M), up 95% YoY, full-year R$1.8B ($333M) up 16%, with key launches in Rio and São Paulo signaling resilient demand amid high rates.

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• Mastercard stake grab → Mastercard seizes 6.93% of Banco de Brasília (BRB) via collateral enforcement (33.7M shares), plus 31.87% of Westwing; no control shift, plans to sell, tied to unmet obligations from WNT/Trustee entities.

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• Ibovespa breakout → Up 3.33% to 171,816.67 on R$43.32B turnover, driven by foreign inflows near R$7.6B YTD and U.S. tariff de-escalation; education/consumer sectors lead with Cogna +10.96%, Yduqs +8.91%.

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• Real rebound → Strengthens 1.11% to ~R$5.3209 on tariff U-turn and equity inflows, reversing prior risk spike; central bank rolls FX swaps for stability.

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• Crypto caution → Bitcoin steadies ~$89,768 after 4.17% weekly drop, Ether ETFs see $287M outflow; fragile amid liquidations and macro risks.

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• Gold steady → Near $4,833/oz with strong momentum, silver ~$94.1/oz in consolidation; central bank buys and tariff tails support.

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\nBroader risk: U.S. tariff de-escalation on Greenland/Feb 1 eases EM pressure, but Fed independence concerns and volatility could weigh on real/equities, cushioned by metals strength, foreign inflows, and housing resilience.
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Economic Agenda for January 22, 2026

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Brazil

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• 7:00 AM BRT – BCB National Monetary Council Meeting Cons: – Prev: –

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Mexico

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• 7:00 AM CST – 1st Half-Month Core CPI (Jan) Cons: 0.39% Prev: 0.31%

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• 7:00 AM CST – 1st Half-Month CPI (Jan) Cons: 0.37% Prev: 0.17%

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Argentina

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• 2:00 PM ART – Retail Sales (YoY) (Nov) Cons: – Prev: 27.8%

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United States

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• 8:30 AM EST – GDP (QoQ) (Q3) Cons: 4.3% Prev: 3.8%

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• 8:30 AM EST – Initial Jobless Claims Cons: 209K Prev: 198K

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• 10:00 AM EST – Core PCE Price Index (MoM) (Nov) Cons: 0.2% Prev: 0.2%

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EU

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• 6:00 AM CET – German Buba Monthly Report Cons: – Prev: –

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• 7:30 AM CET – ECB Publishes Account of Monetary Policy Meeting Cons: – Prev: –

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UK

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• 2:00 AM GMT – Public Sector Net Borrowing (Dec) Act: -11.58B Cons: -13.40B Prev: -11.65B

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• 7:01 PM GMT – GfK Consumer Confidence (Jan) Cons: -16 Prev: -17

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\nImplication: Brazil’s BCB Monetary Council meeting sets tone for liquidity and swap roll expectations amid strong inflows.
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\nMexico’s early-January inflation prints (core 0.39% cons, headline 0.37% cons) will shape Banxico rate path views; softer figures support easing bets.
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\nArgentina November retail sales gauge consumer strength post-reform. U.S. Q3 GDP revision (4.3% cons), jobless claims and November core PCE (0.2% MoM cons) are critical for Fed trajectory; hotter data could lift yields and pressure EMFX.
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\nECB account and German Buba report add eurozone policy color. UK borrowing and consumer confidence data test fiscal/ sentiment backdrop. Global data slate remains light but high-impact U.S. figures dominate.
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Brazil’s Markets on Wednesday

\nIbovespa +3.33% to 171,816.67 on R$43.32 billion turnover (well above average). Breakout confirmed from Tuesday’s record; opened at session low 166,277.91, touched intraday high 171,969.01.
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\nGlobal relief rally after Trump tariff softening drove flows; education (Cogna +10.96%, Yduqs +8.91%) and consumer names led.
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Commodity Markets

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Palladium

\nPrice: $1,850.31/oz, up 0.6% (around 07:40 GMT).
\nWhat’s happening: Firming as yesterday’s risk premium fades, but Fed-independence worries keep a floor under havens.
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Platinum

\nPrice: $2,472.33/oz, down 0.4% (around 07:40 GMT).
\nWhat’s happening: Easing after a fresh record, with traders taking profit as the Greenland-driven shock calms down.
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Gold

\nPrice: $4,836.09/oz, little changed (around 07:40 GMT).
\nWhat’s happening: Stabilising after a sharp dip, as tariff fears cool but Fed-independence headlines keep safe-haven demand alive.
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Silver

\nPrice: $94.26/oz, up 1.1% (around 07:40 GMT).
\nWhat’s happening: Rebounding from a volatile run, with “haven plus momentum” buying returning faster than in gold.
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Copper (LME 3-month)

\nPrice: $12,894.50/ton, up 1.10% (around 07:40 GMT).
\nWhat’s happening: Staying near record territory on tight-supply anxiety, even as physical demand signals look soft and rules tightened in Shanghai.
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Iron ore (Singapore benchmark February)

\nPrice: $103.25/ton, up 0.06% (around 03:44 GMT).
\nWhat’s happening: Basically flat, with higher miner shipments weighing while traders wait for clearer China steel-demand direction.
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Aluminum (LME 3-month)

\nPrice: $3,124.5/ton, up 0.22% (latest screen print for Jan 22).
\nWhat’s happening: Holding near highs as global supply stays tight and U.S. tariff-driven dislocations keep premiums elevated.
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Currency

\nBrazilian Real → Strengthened 1.11% to ~R$5.3209; tariff U-turn and heavy foreign equity buying drove the move, with central bank continuing FX swap roll program.
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Companies and Market

\nTegra’s Record Quarter Shows Brazil’s Housing Demand Still Holds → Q4 gross sales R$795M (+95% YoY), full-year R$1.8B (+16% YoY); strong launches in Rio/São Paulo.
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\nMastercard Suddenly Holds Nearly 7% of Banco de Brasília → Enforced 6.93% stake (33.7M shares) plus 31.87% of Westwing via collateral; intends to sell holdings, no change of control.
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\nIbovespa Breaks Into the 171,000s as Foreign Money Chases Brazil → 3.33% rally to 171,816.67 on elevated turnover; foreign inflows remain robust YTD.
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\nTariff U-Turn and Equity Inflows Lift Brazil’s Real → USD/BRL falls to ~5.32 on de-escalation signals and continued B3 buying interest.
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U.S. Markets on Wednesday

\nStrong rebound: S&P 500 +1.16% to 6,875.62, Dow +1.21% to 49,077.23, Nasdaq +1.18% to 23,224.82. Risk-on tone after Trump comments eased tariff/Greenland fears; 10y yield -4.4bp to ~4.251%; VIX -15% to ~17.
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Regional Peers — Mixed to Positive:

\nColombia’s Record Rally Rolls On as a Stronger Peso Tests the Real Economy → MSCI COLCAP continues upward march.
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\nMexico Markets on January 22, 2026 Morning: Peso Holds Firm → USD/MXN stable; IPC near records in low-volume trade.
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\nArgentina Markets Steady as Dollar Bands Hold, Merval Extends Rally → Official/blue peso spread contained; Merval gains continue.
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\nChile’s Peso Extends Its Run as a Softer Dollar Lifts Santiago Shares → USD/CLP steady; IPSA near record levels.
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\nNote: Crypto markets remain cautious after recent forced selling.
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