Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for March 27, 2025
Brazilian markets face a critical day today, shaped by key domestic economic releases that will provide deep insights into inflation trends, monetary policy direction, and economic stability.
At 07:00 AM (BRT), the BCB Inflation Report will offer a quarterly outlook on Brazil’s inflationary pressures and the Central Bank’s policy stance, a vital signal for investors amid ongoing global trade tensions and domestic price concerns.
At 08:00 AM (BRT), the BCB National Monetary Council Meeting will set the tone for monetary and economic policy decisions, influencing expectations for interest rates and fiscal management.
Also at 08:00 AM (BRT), the Mid-Month CPI (MoM and YoY) for March will deliver early indications of consumer price movements, critical for gauging inflation’s trajectory and the Brazilian real’s stability ahead of further rate decisions.
These releases are pivotal as they shape investor confidence, currency dynamics, and the Central Bank’s response to both domestic and external economic challenges.
Globally, U.S. data such as GDP (QoQ) for Q4 at 08:30 AM (EST) and Core PCE Prices at the same time will drive sentiment around U.S. economic growth and inflation, key factors influencing Brazil’s commodity exports and capital flows.
In the Eurozone, speeches from ECB officials, including President Lagarde at 02:05 PM (CET), alongside EU Economic Forecasts at 06:00 AM (CET), could shift perceptions of global monetary policy and growth, impacting Brazil’s trade and currency outlook.
Economic Agenda for March 27, 2025
Brazil
07:00 AM – BCB Inflation Report: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous TBD. Quarterly report providing insights into Brazil’s inflation outlook and monetary policy direction.
08:00 AM – BCB National Monetary Council Meeting: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous TBD. Key meeting shaping monetary and economic policy decisions.
08:00 AM – Mid-Month CPI (MoM) (Mar): Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous 1.23%. Tracks mid-month consumer price changes, a leading inflation indicator.
08:00 AM – Mid-Month CPI (YoY) (Mar): Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous 4.96%. Annual mid-month inflation rate influencing monetary policy expectations.
United States
08:30 AM – GDP (QoQ) (Q4): Actual TBD, consensus 2.3%, previous 3.1%. Measures quarterly economic growth, reflecting overall U.S. economic health.
08:30 AM – Initial Jobless Claims: Actual TBD, consensus 225K, previous 223K. Weekly gauge of labor market conditions based on new unemployment claims.
08:30 AM – Continuing Jobless Claims: Actual TBD, consensus 1,890K, previous 1,892K. Tracks ongoing unemployment claims, signaling labor market trends.
08:30 AM – Core PCE Prices (Q4): Actual TBD, consensus 2.70%, previous 2.20%. Key inflation measure excluding food and energy, watched by the Fed.
08:00 AM – GDP Price Index (QoQ) (Q4): Actual TBD, consensus 2.4%, previous 1.9%. Reflects price changes in goods and services produced, tied to GDP.
08:30 AM – Goods Trade Balance (Feb): Actual TBD, consensus -134.60B, previous -155.57B. Tracks U.S. trade deficit in goods, impacting economic growth.
08:30 AM – Retail Inventories Ex Auto (Feb): Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous 0.5%. Measures retail stock levels excluding autos, indicating inventory trends.
10:00 AM – Pending Home Sales (MoM) (Feb): Actual TBD, consensus 0.9%, previous -4.6%. Signals housing market activity based on contract signings.
01:00 PM – 7-Year Note Auction: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous 4.194%. Tracks Treasury yields and borrowing costs for longer-term debt.
04:30 PM – Fed’s Balance Sheet: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous 6,756B. Weekly update on the Federal Reserve’s assets and liabilities.
Mexico
03:00 PM – Interest Rate Decision (Mar): Actual TBD, consensus 9.00%, previous 9.50%. Central bank decision impacting Mexico’s monetary policy and economy.
Germany
05:00 AM – German Buba Vice President Buch Speaks: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous TBD. Remarks may influence perceptions of Bundesbank policy.
Norway
05:00 AM – Interest Rate Decision: Actual TBD, consensus 4.50%, previous 4.50%. Central bank decision affecting Norwegian monetary policy.
Eurozone
06:00 AM – European Union Economic Forecasts: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous TBD. Provides economic projections for the EU region.
09:00 AM – ECB’s De Guindos Speaks: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous TBD. Comments may hint at Eurozone monetary policy directions.
01:40 PM – ECB’s Schnabel Speaks: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous TBD. Insights from a key ECB member on economic or policy matters.
02:05 PM – ECB President Lagarde Speaks: Actual TBD, consensus TBD, previous TBD. High-impact remarks potentially shaping Eurozone monetary policy expectations.
Japan
07:30 PM – Tokyo Core CPI (YoY) (Mar): Actual TBD, consensus 2.2%, previous 2.2%. Measures inflation in Tokyo, a leading indicator for Japan’s national trends.
Brazil’s Markets Yesterday
The Ibovespa index is trading at 132,683.24 points as of 9:42 AM BRT (6:42 AM GMT) on Thursday, showing a 0.12% gain from Wednesday’s close, continuing its upward momentum for a third consecutive session.
The USD/BRL exchange rate ended Wednesday at R$ 5.7328, advancing 0.41% as the greenback strengthened against most emerging market currencies amid heightened trade war concerns.
U.S. Markets Yesterday
Renewed drops for Nvidia, Tesla, and other former superstars dragged Wall Street lower on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. The S&P 500 fell 1.1% to 5,712.20, losing 64.45 points, as Big Tech stocks faced a sell-off amid concerns that their valuations had become overstretched in prior years.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed an early gain, flipping to a loss of 0.3% or 132.71 points, closing at 42,454.79. The Nasdaq composite saw the steepest decline, dropping 2% or 372.84 points to 17,899.01, driven by weakness in Big Tech.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies also fell 1%, losing 21.54 points to close at 2,073.83. U.S. auto maker stocks swung amid worries about President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, while Treasury yields rose following another mixed report on the U.S. economy.
Commodities
Oil Prices
Brent continues its rally amid Venezuelan tariffs and diplomatic breakthroughs, supporting Brazil’s Petrobras and oil exports.
Gold Prices
Gold maintains resilience at $3,025, despite market headwinds, benefiting Brazil’s mining sector amid global uncertainty.
Copper Prices
Copper hits $9,813, driven by U.S.-China dynamics and a historic rally, strengthening Brazil’s export outlook.
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin holds steady at $87K, while SHIB soars nearly 10%, influencing Brazil’s fintech sentiment.
Companies and Market
Itaú: Brazil’s banking giant unveils instant global payments, enhancing financial connectivity.
JBS: Achieves record profit in Q4 2024, proposes $772 million dividend payout.
Vitru Brasil: Achieves dramatic turnaround with R$194.4 million profit.
Embraer: Secures historic 15-aircraft deal with Japan’s ANA.
Aeris: Brazilian wind blade maker faces $146 million Q4 loss amid industry collapse.
Taurus Arms: Currency devaluation hits profits despite revenue growth.
Bradespar: Reports R$86.9 million Q4 loss, annual profit falls 37%.
Cinel Group: Creditors approve R$1.7 billion recovery plan.
Boa Safra: Reports sharp profit decline while accelerating expansion plans.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 183,827.59 | +0.46% | +21.85% | 182,991.13 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| EUR/BRL | 5.95 | +1.01% | -5.83% | 5.89 | 5.98 | 5.94 | — |
| SELIC | 14.00% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| BRENT | 88.88 | -0.03% | +34.42% | 88.91 | 90.07 | 88.12 | 29,713 |
| WTI | 83.11 | -0.11% | +31.57% | 83.20 | 84.35 | 82.40 | 166,848 |
| IRON ORE | 161.91 | — | +58.10% | 161.91 | 161.91 | 1 | |
| GOLD | 4,461 | +1.78% | +33.20% | 4,383 | 4,503 | 4,421 | 139,824 |
| SILVER | 65.59 | +1.26% | +73.05% | 64.77 | 66.98 | 64.81 | 46,406 |
| LITHIUM | 75.20 | +1.47% | +62.95% | 74.11 | 75.80 | 75.08 | 89,275 |
| SOY | 1,184 | +3.20% | +17.05% | 1,148 | 1,199 | 1,168 | 163,179 |
| CORN | 480.50 | +10.02% | +29.34% | 436.75 | 480.75 | 459.50 | 341,248 |
| WHEAT | 655.00 | +3.93% | +29.70% | 630.25 | 657.75 | 631.50 | 128,793 |
| COFFEE | 317.25 | -5.51% | +0.67% | 335.75 | 321.20 | 313.55 | 21,747 |
| SUGAR | 16.43 | -1.79% | -3.01% | 16.73 | 17.11 | 16.22 | 171,992 |
| ORANGE JUICE | 138.55 | -0.47% | -45.38% | 139.20 | 141.05 | 137.50 | 703 |
| COTTON | 85.03 | +2.33% | +26.78% | 83.09 | 82.90 | 81.96 | 16,546 |
| BEEF | 223.60 | -3.93% | -5.18% | 232.75 | 226.40 | 223.00 | 16,126 |
| CATTLE | 339.10 | -3.16% | -1.82% | 350.17 | 345.50 | 338.60 | 10,164 |
| COCOA | 5,719 | +3.18% | -34.96% | 5,543 | 5,779 | 5,574 | 26,773 |
| PETR4 | 41.64 | -0.05% | +35.19% | 41.66 | 41.97 | 41.15 | 41,499,400 |
| VALE3 | 72.97 | +0.83% | +30.75% | 72.37 | 73.54 | 72.66 | 17,658,000 |
| SUZB3 | 41.33 | +2.35% | -23.55% | 40.38 | 41.48 | 40.35 | 3,914,900 |
| KLABIN | 17.69 | +0.80% | -2.95% | 17.55 | 17.74 | 17.48 | 2,057,400 |
| SLCE3 | 13.34 | +0.30% | -12.25% | 13.30 | 13.42 | 13.20 | 1,454,200 |
| ABEV3 | 14.89 | -0.80% | +21.91% | 15.01 | 15.07 | 14.81 | 16,453,100 |
| ITUB4 | 38.60 | -1.03% | +4.57% | 39.00 | 39.34 | 38.39 | 29,487,800 |
| BBDC4 | 16.85 | +0.36% | +3.50% | 16.79 | 16.90 | 16.67 | 19,416,900 |
| BBAS3 | 19.37 | +0.47% | +0.73% | 19.28 | 19.44 | 19.16 | 11,069,200 |
| B3SA3 | 14.26 | -0.21% | +12.73% | 14.29 | 14.47 | 14.11 | 33,037,800 |
| WEGE3 | 47.59 | +0.49% | +29.99% | 47.36 | 48.08 | 47.36 | 3,364,600 |
| PRIO3 | 59.14 | -0.19% | +50.67% | 59.25 | 59.81 | 58.74 | 3,325,600 |
| RENT3 | 34.68 | -0.09% | +0.84% | 34.71 | 34.96 | 34.35 | 7,979,100 |
| AZZA3 | 15.89 | -2.63% | -53.76% | 16.32 | 16.42 | 15.82 | 1,330,300 |
| CSNA3 | 4.30 | +0.47% | -42.65% | 4.28 | 4.41 | 4.26 | 10,076,100 |
| GGBR4 | 24.69 | +2.19% | +51.38% | 24.16 | 24.85 | 24.18 | 7,047,600 |
| ENEV3 | 24.21 | -1.38% | +70.49% | 24.55 | 24.64 | 23.99 | 9,297,000 |
| LREN3 | 11.87 | -1.33% | -28.65% | 12.03 | 12.17 | 11.83 | 9,683,300 |
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