Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for October 28, 2025
Brazil’s financial markets open today amid optimism over the Equatorial Margin’s vast oil potential. Petrobras has committed $3 billion to explore 15 wells through 2029. This investment could unlock reserves rivaling the southeastern fields.
If output matches Guyana’s 700,000 barrels per day, it would add R$419 billion ($75 billion) to national GDP—equivalent to 3.5% growth, 2.1 million jobs, and R$45 billion in annual revenues to fund social programs or infrastructure.
The development could also transform northern states like Amapá, growing their economies from R$23 billion to over R$100 billion.
A softer global dollar from Fed cut bets and U.S.-China trade thaw eases emerging-market pressures, firming the real near R$5.37 and lifting Ibovespa futures to 149,800, bolstered by central bank Focus survey trimming 2025 inflation to 4.56%.
MBRF’s joint venture with Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund injects $500 million for 40% of Sadia Halal, leveraging Vision 2030 food security to premiumize Brazilian chicken exports—over 2 million tons halal annually—via a 10-year cost-plus-5% supply deal, unlocking $2.07 billion valuation and Riyadh IPO by 2027 at double Brazilian multiples.
Gold’s 9% plunge from $4,381 peak to $3,900 signals euphoria unwind post-U.S.-China tariff pause, rotating funds to record U.S. stocks amid ETF outflows, though central bank buying persists.
Today’s agenda features key global events: In the U.S., Redbook YoY (8:55 AM BRT) gauges retail for Fed cuts; House Price Index MoM/YoY (9:00 AM BRT) tracks housing trends influencing yields; CB Consumer Confidence and New Home Sales (10:00 AM BRT) test risk appetite amid DXY ~99.
Europe highlights car registrations rebound (00:00 AM BRT) signaling auto demand for semis/exports; GfK German Consumer Climate (03:00 AM BRT) on sentiment curbing soy/steel; ECB Lending Survey (05:00 AM BRT) for credit flows.
UK car registrations surge (00:00 AM BRT) bolstering GBP carry. Japan’s BoJ Core CPI steady (01:00 AM BRT) easing yen to lift real.
India’s industrial production metrics (06:30 AM BRT) cue EM resilience for B3. Australia’s CPI YoY/QoQ (08:30 PM BRT) firms RBA path, aiding Vale commodities.
These matter as U.S. data probes USD/BRL (~5.37) amid Equatorial tailwinds and MBRF pivot; Eurozone autos guide steel/soy; Indian output signals EM; AUD CPI affects iron ore carry—gauging flows in trade thaw and gold unwind.
Brazil’s CPI anchors amid 4.56% trim and Sadia $500M infusion, testing fiscal reception.
Economic Agenda for October 28, 2025
Brazil (10th Largest Economy, Nominal GDP: ~$2.125 trillion)
- No domestic releases scheduled.
Implication: Focus shifts to global cues amid Equatorial Margin $75B GDP boost potential and MBRF Saudi JV unlocking halal premiums.
United States (Largest Economy, Nominal GDP: ~$30.50 trillion)
- 08:55 AM BRT – Redbook (YoY)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: 5.0%, Previous: 5.0%
Implication: Retail strength tests Fed cuts, lifting dollar and real yields. - 09:00 AM BRT – House Price Index (MoM) (Aug)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: -0.1%, Previous: -0.1%
Implication: Flat eases housing cools, aiding sentiment. - 09:00 AM BRT – House Price Index (YoY) (Aug)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: 2.3%, Previous: 2.3%
Implication: Steady supports risk, influencing B3.
Europe (Collective GDP of Key Economies: Germany, UK, France, etc.)
- 00:00 AM BRT – French Car Registration (MoM) (Sep)
Actual: 59.8%, Consensus: N/A, Previous: -24.5%
Implication: Rebound boosts auto exports, curbing Brazil’s. - 00:00 AM BRT – French Car Registration (YoY) (Sep)
Actual: 1.0%, Consensus: N/A, Previous: 2.2%
Implication: Slow growth tests euro. - 00:00 AM BRT – German Car Registration (MoM) (Sep)
Actual: 13.7%, Consensus: N/A, Previous: -21.7%
Implication: Uptick signals demand for semis.
United Kingdom (GBP)
- 00:00 AM BRT – Car Registration (MoM) (Sep)
Actual: 277.4%, Consensus: N/A, Previous: -40.8%
Implication: Massive rebound bolsters GBP, flows. - 00:00 AM BRT – Car Registration (YoY) (Sep)
Actual: 13.7%, Consensus: N/A, Previous: -2.0%
Implication: Growth aids sterling carry.
India (INR)
- 06:30 AM BRT – Cumulative Industrial Production (Sep)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: 2.80%, Previous: 2.80%
Implication: Steady lifts EM, B3. - 06:30 AM BRT – Industrial Production (YoY) (Sep)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: 4.0%, Previous: 4.0%
Implication: Growth signals resilience. - 06:30 AM BRT – Manufacturing Output (MoM) (Sep)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: 3.8%, Previous: 3.8%
Implication: Uptick aids LatAm peers.
Australia (AUD)
- 08:30 PM BRT – CPI (YoY) (Q3)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: 3.0%, Previous: 2.1%
Implication: Uptick firms RBA, Vale iron. - 08:30 PM BRT – CPI (QoQ) (Q3)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: 1.1%, Previous: 0.7%
Implication: Acceleration tests commodity carry. - 08:30 PM BRT – CPI Index Number (Q3)
Actual: TBD, Consensus: 141.70, Previous: 141.70
Implication: Index rise eases yields.
Japan (JPY)
- 01:00 AM BRT – BoJ Core CPI (YoY)
Actual: 2.1%, Consensus: 2.1%, Previous: 2.0%
Implication: Steady eases yen, lifting real.
Why These Events Matter: U.S. confidence/housing (08:55 AM–10:00 AM BRT) shapes Fed cuts amid DXY ~99, influencing USD/BRL ~5.37 and B3 in Equatorial $75B GDP era and MBRF halal pivot.
Eurozone autos/confidence (00:00–07:00 AM BRT) GUIDE euro for steel/soy; Indian industrials (06:30 AM BRT) signal EM; AUD CPI (08:30 PM BRT) affects carry; BoJ CPI (01:00 AM BRT) yen flows.
These gauge credibility, commodity/geopolitical risks, impacting outflows amid U.S.-China thaw, gold $4,000 hold, and Sadia $500M infusion.
Brazil’s Markets Yesterday
Brazil’s Ibovespa closed at a record high on October 27, 2025, propelled by a softer global dollar easing funding costs, friendlier U.S.-China trade optics via tariff pause and Lula-Trump channel, and central bank Focus survey trimming 2025 inflation to 4.56% for lower rates—compressing equity premium amid $285 million U.S. ETF inflows over the past month.
Trading volume hit R$16.49 billion ($3.11 billion), with cyclicals outperforming on easier conditions. Dollar closed at R$5.3703.
Top gainers: Usiminas (USIM5) +10.53% on earnings rerating, metals firmness; MBRF (MBRF3) +6.45% via Saudi halal JV; Magazine Luiza (MGLU3) +5.45%; CVC (CVCB3) +3.91%; CSN (CSNA3) +3.36% as cyclicals benefit.
Decliners: Raízen (RAIZ4) -2.06% post-downgrade on leverage; Yduqs (YDUQ3) -1.96%; Klabin (KLBN11) -1.06% amid pulp softness; Hypera (HYPE3) -0.97%; Cogna (COGN3) -0.86%.
U.S. Markets Yesterday
U.S. markets closed at record highs on October 27, 2025, fueled by U.S.-China trade progress and Fed rate-cut optimism. S&P 500 +1.2% to 6,875.16; Dow +0.7% to 47,544.59; Nasdaq +1.9% to 23,637.46; Russell implied firm.
Tech led on semis/AI launches; energy/industrials gained on oil; defensives lagged in growth rotation. Sentiment dismissed mixed data for looser policy, highlighting trade stability confidence—though valuations stretch risks durability.
Mexico’s Market Yesterday
Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC rose 1.17% to 61,860 on October 27, 2025, in up-channel since mid-summer, with cyclicals/consumers outperforming rate-sensitives amid softer dollar and steady peso.
Peso ~18.42 (range 18.30–18.50); mid-October inflation cooled for Banxico trim room, high yields attract. Winners: Cyclicals, consumers; losers: Rate-sensitives.
Colombia’s Market Yesterday
Colombia’s MSCI Colcap rose 0.54% to 1,956.37 on October 27, 2025, near 52-week highs; turnover ~COP 124 billion ($30 million). Peso ~3,843 (slight firm).
Softer dollar, 9.25% policy rate cushion drew capital; September inflation 5.18% delays cuts; budget approval, debt swap boost credibility; $109 million ETF inflows. Oil mid-$60s caps via export reliance; energy/utilities mixed.
Chile’s Market Yesterday
Chile’s S&P IPSA closed at 9,207 on October 27, 2025, after 9,311 intraday flirt with highs, on copper firmness from supply tightness/disruptions narrowing 2025–26 balance.
Peso near 940 (tested 936 support, ceiling 946–951). Retailers/consumers led on Argentina election spillovers for commerce. Winners: Retailers, consumers; copper tailwinds aid terms of trade.
Commodities
Brazilian Real
The real firmed near R$5.37 on October 27, 2025, trading 5.37–5.38 and closing at 5.3703 (+0.20% implied), buoyed by Fed cut bets, U.S.-China thaw pausing tariffs/rare-earth rules, and Focus 4.56% inflation trim; central bank $1B spot sale/reverse-swap adds liquidity. Support 5.36/5.34–5.33, resistance 5.41–5.42.
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin held at $114,231 (-1.19%) on October 27, 2025, supported by spot ETF inflows offsetting supply; support $113k/$111k, resistance $114.7k–$116.3k—hugging upper Bollinger with cooling MACD/RSI, above key MAs.
Ethereum $4,118 (-1.96%) stabilizes post-outflows; Solana $202.54 (flat); XRP $2.641 (+0.38%), Litecoin $102.61 (+2.91%). Venue turnover: ETH/USDT ~$311M, BTC/USDT ~$261M. Softer dollar/Fed nears liquidity lift; altcoin divergence on catalysts.
Gold Report
Gold collapsed nearly $400 (9%) from $4,381/oz October 20 peak to above $4,000 by October 28, 2025 AM—worst single-day -5.7% since April 2013 on October 21, with SPDR ETF -$2.6B over five days and $388B exchange volumes from spec unwind.
Triggers: U.S.-China framework deal, 100% tariff “off table” easing tensions; euphoria from $3k–$4.4k five-week surge rotated to record stocks.
Implications: Safe-haven psychology shifts fast; bull persists on $35.3T U.S. debt/inflation/central bank 1,000t+ annual buys (China 11 months straight), de-dollarization.
Sentiment: Euphoria to anxiety correction; forecasts JP Morgan $5,055/oz late 2026, Morgan Stanley $4,400.
Historical: Quickest precious unwind in decade.
Companies and Market
Industry Outlook
Dollar softness, trade thaw cap inflows despite Equatorial $75B GDP oil potential and MBRF halal premiumization; auto risks linger from prior chips, but cyclicals firm on rates ease.
Energy/materials buoyed by Petrobras $3B wells, Usiminas rerating; food evolves via Sadia $2.07B JV. Gold unwind rotates to equities; foreign ETF $285M signals discipline.
Key Developments
Equatorial Margin Boom: Petrobras drills 175km off Amapá for subsalt rivals, $3B/15 wells to 2029; 700k bpd could add $75B GDP, 2.1M jobs, R$45B revenues—reshaping north vs. Amazon/COP30 delays.
MBRF Saudi Pivot: $500M fund for 40% Sadia Halal, 10-year cost+5% chicken supply from 2M tons exports; $2.07B value, Riyadh IPO 2027 at double multiples—halal $2T market, non-Muslim appeal via standards; shares +6%.
Central Bank Trim: Focus survey cuts 2025 inflation to 4.56%, easing rates amid $1B liquidity ops; supports B3 records, real firmness.
U.S.-China Thaw: Tariff pause, rare-earth delay reduces haven dollar; Lula-Trump channel opens tariff talks, spilling to LatAm risk bid.
ETF Return: U.S.-listed Brazil ETF +$285M past month on dollar ease, trade optics—foreign interest rebounds.
Usiminas Rally: +10.53% post-earnings, metals sentiment; CSN +3.36% on cyclicals.
Raízen Downgrade: -2.06% on leverage highlight; debt concerns cap energy.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 185,188.13 | -0.01% | +21.85% | 185,205.09 | 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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