Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for September 20, 2024
Brazilian financial markets are preparing for potential volatility due to contrasting monetary policy decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Brazilian Central Bank.
Today’s economic agenda includes key events that investors should monitor closely. The Bank of Japan’s interest rate announcement and Germany’s Producer Price Index data will likely influence global market sentiment.
In the Eurozone, the preliminary consumer confidence data for September will provide insights into economic conditions that could affect Brazil’s export markets.
Economic Agenda, Friday, September 20
Japan
- 1:00 AM: BoJ: Announcement of the basic interest rate
Germany
- 3:00 AM: Producer Price Index (Aug)
Eurozone
- 11:00 AM: Consumer confidence (Sep) – preliminary
Brazil’s Markets Yesterday
The Ibovespa, Brazil’s benchmark stock index, closed down 0.47% at 133,122.67 points on Thursday. This decline came in response to the Brazilian central bank’s decision to raise the Selic rate by 25 basis points to 10.75% per annum.
In contrast, Wall Street celebrated the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut, with major U.S. indices reaching record highs. The S&P 500 jumped 1.7%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.3%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 2.5%.
Currency Market
The U.S. dollar continued its downward trend against the Brazilian real for the seventh consecutive day. This movement reflects the diverging monetary policies between the two countries and their potential impact on currency flows.
Economic Outlook
UBS BB has revised its Selic rate projection, now anticipating it to reach 11.75% in 2024, with a potential peak at 12.25%. This forecast suggests a more hawkish stance from the Brazilian Central Bank in the coming months.
Commodity Market
Gold prices soared to new heights following the Fed’s interest rate cut. This surge in precious metal prices could have implications for Brazil’s mining sector and export revenues.
Corporate News
Chinese automaker GAC Motor has announced its entry into the Brazilian market, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape in the automotive sector.
Brazil’s Federal Revenue reported record-breaking tax collection figures for August, indicating robust economic activity.
Braskem, a major player in Brazil’s chemical industry, is set to benefit from a recent import tariff hike, strengthening its market position.
B3, the Brazilian stock exchange, has unveiled a generous dividend payout, boosting shareholder returns.
Brava Energia faced stock market struggles due to oil production setbacks, highlighting the volatility in the energy sector.
Rede D’Or, Brazil’s leading hospital group, has announced a $1.5 billion investment plan to expand healthcare capacity across the country.
As these events unfold, investors should closely monitor how divergent monetary policies shape investment flows and growth prospects in Brazil.
The coming months will reveal the full impact of these contrasting economic approaches on the country’s financial markets.
Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for September 20, 2024
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 176,723.62 | -0.46% | +30.55% | 177,547.57 | 177,896 | 176,293 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.09 | +0.71% | -8.51% | 5.05 | 5.09 | 5.09 | — |
| EUR/BRL | 5.79 | -0.07% | -11.19% | 5.80 | 5.79 | 5.79 | — |
| SELIC | 14.25% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| BRENT | 100.54 | +6.88% | +46.75% | 94.07 | 100.99 | 100.54 | 35 |
| WTI | 92.27 | +6.27% | +41.41% | 86.83 | 92.66 | 92.17 | 1,221 |
| IRON ORE | 161.91 | — | +64.76% | 161.91 | 161.91 | 1 | |
| GOLD | 4,051 | -2.31% | +19.35% | 4,147 | 4,054 | 4,050 | 171 |
| SILVER | 57.84 | -3.64% | +47.25% | 60.02 | 57.96 | 57.84 | 47 |
| LITHIUM | 69.02 | +0.03% | +55.17% | 69.00 | 69.68 | 68.65 | 135,477 |
| 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 | 42.95 | +0.87% | +34.26% | 42.58 | 43.49 | 42.86 | 25,168,900 |
| VALE3 | 75.68 | +0.77% | +31.80% | 75.10 | 77.07 | 74.51 | 15,786,100 |
| SUZB3 | 42.43 | -0.54% | -18.01% | 42.66 | 42.82 | 41.78 | 2,360,000 |
| KLABIN | 17.66 | -1.51% | -4.57% | 17.93 | 17.92 | 17.41 | 4,883,900 |
| SLCE3 | 13.77 | -1.36% | -14.13% | 13.96 | 14.06 | 13.69 | 2,340,100 |
| ABEV3 | 15.92 | -1.30% | +17.14% | 16.13 | 16.11 | 15.84 | 18,905,100 |
| ITUB4 | 42.56 | -0.79% | +23.87% | 42.90 | 42.87 | 42.27 | 22,565,100 |
| BBDC4 | 18.72 | -1.32% | +17.88% | 18.97 | 18.99 | 18.68 | 19,153,200 |
| BBAS3 | 20.93 | -0.76% | +3.56% | 21.09 | 21.08 | 20.78 | 18,398,200 |
| B3SA3 | 15.65 | -1.57% | +16.88% | 15.90 | 15.82 | 15.48 | 41,084,700 |
| WEGE3 | 45.67 | -2.29% | +20.15% | 46.74 | 46.86 | 44.68 | 13,576,700 |
| PRIO3 | 60.54 | +1.29% | +42.55% | 59.77 | 61.35 | 60.54 | 6,347,300 |
| RENT3 | 37.14 | +0.00% | +2.51% | 37.14 | 37.19 | 36.03 | 13,206,600 |
| AZZA3 | 17.05 | -4.27% | -54.07% | 17.81 | 17.71 | 17.03 | 2,368,800 |
| CSNA3 | 5.30 | -1.49% | -39.57% | 5.38 | 5.61 | 5.30 | 12,051,100 |
| GGBR4 | 24.06 | +0.00% | +39.72% | 24.06 | 24.41 | 23.83 | 7,631,200 |
| ENEV3 | 25.70 | -1.04% | +83.70% | 25.97 | 25.80 | 25.45 | 3,301,300 |
| LREN3 | 13.37 | -1.26% | -24.16% | 13.54 | 13.48 | 13.23 | 8,057,600 |
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