IBOV 187,143.75 ▲ 0.43% IPSA 10,859.41 ▼ 1.00% IPC MEX 64,214.36 ▼ 1.38% MERVAL 2,781,799 ▼ 1.33% COLCAP 2,537.48 ▼ 0.46% BVL PERÚ 59,831.84 ▼ 0.49% USD/BRL5.23▲ 1.00% USD/MXN18.33▲ 1.45% USD/CLP985.02▲ 1.28% USD/COP3,333▼ 0.02% USD/PEN3.45▲ 0.67% USD/ARS1,525▼ 0.03% USD/UYU40.29▲ 3.66% USD/PYG5,804▲ 1.99% USD/BOB11.94▲ 2.03% USD/DOP59.52▲ 3.22% USD/CRC453.80▲ 2.74% USD/GTQ7.64▲ 3.23% USD/HNL26.87▲ 3.24% USD/NIO36.62▲ 2.66% USD/VES858.02▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD 157.28 — 0.00% USD/TTD6.69▲ 1.81% EUR/BRL5.88▼ 0.30% 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 187,143.75 ▲ 0.43% IPSA 10,859.41 ▼ 1.00% IPC MEX 64,214.36 ▼ 1.38% MERVAL 2,781,799 ▼ 1.33% COLCAP 2,537.48 ▼ 0.46% BVL PERÚ 59,831.84 ▼ 0.49% 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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Brazil’s Sunday at the Paris Olympics: A Day of Mixed Fortunes

By · August 5, 2024 · 2 min read

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On August 4th, Brazilian athletes experienced triumphs and setbacks at the Paris 2024 Olympics, making it memorable for fans and competitors.

The journey featured fierce competitions and intense moments, showcasing the athletes’ dedication and resilience.

Table Tennis: Calderano’s Challenge Against the World’s Fourth-Best

Hugo Calderano’s endeavor for bronze in a high-stakes match against France’s Felix Lebrun showcases his commitment and the tough competition at the Olympic level.

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Canoeing Slalom Cross: Ana Sátila Advances with Grace

Ana Sátila demonstrates her skill and determination by securing a quarterfinal spot in the canoeing slalom cross event, highlighting a beacon of hope for Brazil.

Sharp Shooting and Sandy Setbacks: Brazil’s Mixed Fortunes in Skeet and Beach Volleyball

Georgia Furquim shows improvement in women’s skeet shooting, while Brazilian beach volleyball pairs face stiff competition, with varied results.

Athletics: A Day of Highs and Lows on the Track and Field

Brazil experiences a rollercoaster day in athletics, with personal bests and missed opportunities marking the highs and lows of Olympic competition.

Sailing and Archery: Navigating Rough Waters and Missing the Mark

Marcus D’Almeida and Brazil’s sailors face challenging conditions and tough competitors, with moments of promise but no medals secured.

Boxing and Cycling: Tough Battles in the Ring and on the Road

Jucielen Romeu fights valiantly in boxing but exits early, while Tota Magalhães endures the harsh realities of Olympic road cycling.

Volleyball: Brazil Dominates to Secure Group Leadership

The Brazilian women’s volleyball team shines, effortlessly winning against Poland to top their group and showing the strength of Brazil’s team sports.

 

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