IBOV 205,430.33 ▲ 0.54% IPSA 10,969.16 ▼ 0.02% IPC MEX 68,420.16 ▲ 1.12% MERVAL 2,848,945 ▼ 0.35% COLCAP 2,566.28 ▼ 0.55% BVL PERÚ 60,210.69 ▼ 0.91% USD/BRL5.07▼ 0.54% USD/MXN18.48▲ 0.36% USD/CLP984.38▲ 0.32% USD/COP3,171▼ 0.77% USD/PEN3.43▼ 0.11% USD/ARS1,518▲ 0.30% USD/UYU40.13▲ 3.08% USD/PYG5,686▲ 3.07% USD/BOB11.61▲ 2.27% USD/DOP61.26▲ 0.43% USD/CRC448.47▲ 1.59% USD/GTQ7.65▲ 3.30% USD/HNL26.86▲ 0.34% USD/NIO36.62▲ 2.76% USD/VES877.92▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.73▲ 2.13% EUR/BRL5.71▲ 1.16% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73% IBOV 205,430.33 ▲ 0.54% IPSA 10,969.16 ▼ 0.02% IPC MEX 68,420.16 ▲ 1.12% MERVAL 2,848,945 ▼ 0.35% COLCAP 2,566.28 ▼ 0.55% BVL PERÚ 60,210.69 ▼ 0.91% USD/BRL 5.16 ▲ 0.01% USD/MXN 17.06 ▼ 0.24% USD/CLP 913.98 ▲ 0.04% USD/COP 3,140 ▲ 0.03% USD/PEN 3.36 ▼ 0.66% USD/ARS 1,493 ▲ 0.10% USD/UYU 40.27 ▲ 1.24% USD/PYG 5,939 ▲ 1.68% USD/BOB 11.64 ▼ 0.76% USD/DOP 58.34 ▲ 1.25% USD/CRC 445.92 ▲ 0.89% USD/GTQ 7.62 ▲ 2.21% USD/HNL 26.79 ▲ 1.57% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 0.69% USD/VES 762.44 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD 6.70 ▲ 0.61% EUR/BRL 5.95 ▲ 1.01% BRENT 88.88 ▼ 0.03% WTI 83.11 ▼ 0.11% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.61 ▲ 0.03% GOLD 4,461 ▲ 1.78% SILVER 65.59 ▲ 1.26% SOY 1,184 ▲ 3.20% CORN 480.50 ▲ 10.02% WHEAT 655.00 ▲ 3.93% COFFEE 317.25 ▼ 5.51% SUGAR 16.43 ▼ 1.79% ORANGE JUICE 138.55 ▼ 0.47% COTTON 85.03 ▲ 2.33% COCOA 5,719 ▲ 3.18% BEEF 223.60 ▼ 3.93% CATTLE 339.10 ▼ 3.16% LITHIUM 75.20 ▲ 1.47% PETR4 41.64 ▼ 0.05% VALE3 72.97 ▲ 0.83% ITUB4 38.60 ▼ 1.03% BBDC4 16.85 ▲ 0.36% ABEV3 14.89 ▼ 0.80% BBAS3 19.37 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.26 ▼ 0.21% WEGE3 47.59 ▲ 0.49% PRIO3 59.14 ▼ 0.19% SUZB3 41.33 ▲ 2.35% RENT3 34.68 ▼ 0.09% AZZA3 15.89 ▼ 2.63% CSAN3 3.22 ▼ 1.83% RAIZ4 0.25 — 0.00% PCAR3 2.75 ▼ 0.36% GMAT3 3.65 ▼ 1.08% PSSA3 48.13 ▼ 0.54% CVCB3 1.33 ▼ 2.92% POSI3 3.36 ▲ 2.44% SLCE3 13.34 ▲ 0.30% NATU3 8.14 ▼ 0.73%
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Saturday, October 17, 2026

Brazil’s Ibovespa Climbs Despite Global Markets’ Slide

By · April 2, 2024 · 2 min read

On Tuesday, Brazil’s Ibovespa index defied global market trends by rising 0.4% to 127,548 points, a gain of 558 points, despite a downturn in New York’s market.

The boost in commodity prices, particularly Brent crude oil reaching $88 a barrel amid Middle East tensions, propelled this growth.

Major companies like Petrobras and Vale benefited from the surge, with Petrobras rising 2.6% and Vale increasing by 1.4%.

The Brazilian Real maintained stability, marginally dropping by 0.02% to R$ 5.058 after the Central Bank intervened to address a specific demand issue.

This move was seen as an effort to curb the real’s recent depreciation and stabilize the currency’s value.

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Globally, stronger economic readings in the U.S. and heightened geopolitical risks have fueled speculation.

This speculation suggests that central banks, including the Federal Reserve, may maintain high interest rates for an extended period of time.

The financial world is keenly awaiting the U.S. payroll report, a critical employment indicator, due this Friday.

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Domestically, the focus also shifted to junior oil companies following Enauta‘s merger proposal with 3R Petroleum.

This development led to a significant drop in Enauta’s shares by 11.09% and a slight increase in 3R Petroleum by 0.73%.

Lojas Renner rose 3.8% following analyst recommendations, while Ultrapar dipped after a stock rating downgrade.

Political dynamics impacted the market as Finance Minister Fernando Haddad advocated for fiscal balance and sought funding solutions.

Despite Brazil’s slow political week, market focus remains on developments in São Paulo, New York, and the capital.

Ibovespa’s resilience, sector variations, and political moves showcase Brazil’s dynamic investment landscape amid global downturns.

Overall, these factors underscore the fluctuating nature of Brazil’s investment environment.

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Oct 17, 2026 · 02:56

S&P 500 · benchmark
7,751
+0.29%

Market breadth · 15 names
60% advancing

9 ▲ advancing6 declining ▼

Currencies, rates & key inputs
EUR / USD
1.1523
-0.20%

US 10-yr
4.6760
-0.17%

VIX
14.60
-4.45%

Gold
4,461
+1.78%

Brent crude
88.88
-0.03%

Full instrument board
Instrument Last Change YoY Prev. High Low Volume
SPX 7,751 +0.29% — — — — —
NDX 29,799 +0.93% — — — — —
DJI 53,810 +0.03% — — — — —
RUT 3,041 +0.46% — — — — —
US10Y 4.6760 -0.17% — — — — —
VIX 14.60 -4.45% — — — — —
DAX 26,331 -0.23% — — — — —
FTSE 10,833 -0.10% — — — — —
CAC 8,675 -0.46% — — — — —
STOXX 659.48 -0.16% — — — — —
NIKKEI 67,524 +0.83% — — — — —
HSI 25,440 -0.83% — — — — —
KOSPI 6,579 +3.68% — — — — —
CSI300 4,691 +0.58% — — — — —
NIFTY 24,436 -0.15% — — — — —
TSX 36,619 +0.39% — — — — —
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

Largest moves today
VIX
14.60
-4.45%
KOSPI
6,579
+3.68%
GOLD
4,461
+1.78%
SILVER
65.59
+1.26%
NDX
29,799
+0.93%
NIKKEI
67,524
+0.83%
HSI
25,440
-0.83%
CSI300
4,691
+0.58%

The session read
The S&P 500 rose 0.29%, with breadth positive — 9 of 15 names higher. KOSPI led, while HSI lagged.

— For the complete picture, read our in-depth guide: Latin America Stock Markets 2026: Ibovespa, Merval, COLCAP, IPSA and IPC Guide

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