This Monday marks a positive start for global stock markets, with gains in major indices.
This week is pivotal, featuring interest rate decisions in the Eurozone and Japan and crucial economic data from the United States, including GDP and inflation figures.
Brazil anticipates its January inflation preview via the IPCA-15 on Friday.
Meanwhile, the political sphere focuses on Provisional Measure 1202 concerning pension contributions, with a decision expected after the Congress recess on February 1st.
In the United States, futures are trading up, signaling investor anticipation for a series of economic reports.
These include Thursday’s GDP data and Friday’s personal consumption expenditure prices, potentially influencing the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy direction.
Current investor sentiment shows a reduced likelihood of a March Fed rate cut.
Asian markets closed mixed, with China’s major indices dropping after maintaining key interest rates, contrasting with Tokyo’s surge before the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy decision.
European markets are experiencing an uptick, with attention centered on the European Central Bank’s Thursday interest rate decision.
According to a Reuters survey, no change in the Eurozone’s interest rate is expected.
Commodities are facing a downturn as economic challenges impact global oil demand, overshadowing geopolitical tensions and a recent attack on a Russian fuel terminal.
Brazil economic agenda
This week’s economic agenda highlights include Brazil’s IPCA-15 inflation data and the US fourth-quarter GDP estimate, which is projected to show a 1.9% increase.
Also anticipated are US personal income and spending data releases.
In economic news, Brazilian President Lula is set to launch a national industrial stimulus plan and sanction the 2024 Budget, outlining revenue estimates and public spending limits.
In the political arena, Brazil’s Electoral Court initiates discussions on municipal election regulations, focusing on electoral research and the Electoral Fund.
On the corporate front, Energisa (ENGI11) has filed for a public offering of shares, targeting professional investors with a minimum goal of R$ 2.002 billion ($400 million).
This move reflects the company’s strategic financial planning.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 172,060.43 | +0.42% | +8.26% | 171,336.99 | 172,060 | 169,942 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.61 | +0.54% | +6.51% | 5.58 | 5.62 | 5.58 | — |
| SELIC | 13.75% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PETR4 | 43.99 | +1.01% | +35.98% | 43.55 | 44.15 | 43.23 | 3,016,300 |
| VALE3 | 63.63 | -1.24% | -3.24% | 64.43 | 63.95 | 63.49 | 622,800 |
| ITUB4 | 41.27 | -1.08% | +5.53% | 41.72 | 41.46 | 41.12 | 651,300 |
| BBDC4 | 14.08 | -1.74% | -27.57% | 14.33 | 14.20 | 13.92 | 5,703,100 |
| BBAS3 | 15.13 | -10.42% | -33.11% | 16.89 | 15.20 | 14.72 | 18,832,600 |
| B3SA3 | 14.56 | -1.62% | +3.26% | 14.80 | 14.73 | 14.47 | 1,859,900 |
| ABEV3 | 15.78 | -0.44% | +16.30% | 15.85 | 15.86 | 15.75 | 228,600 |
| WEGE3 | 51.98 | +0.72% | +15.68% | 51.61 | 52.03 | 51.51 | 203,900 |
| PRIO3 | 62.47 | +1.63% | +56.16% | 61.47 | 62.47 | 60.79 | 392,000 |
| SUZB3 | 55.34 | +2.86% | +15.12% | 53.80 | 55.38 | 53.75 | 285,300 |
| RENT3 | 30.18 | -0.20% | -30.05% | 30.24 | 30.18 | 29.77 | 208,000 |
| AZZA3 | 17.86 | +16.20% | -39.58% | 15.37 | 17.86 | 16.14 | 369,600 |
| CSNA3 | 4.42 | -2.21% | -49.37% | 4.52 | 4.48 | 4.42 | 565,800 |
| GGBR4 | 24.85 | -1.58% | +30.34% | 25.25 | 25.15 | 24.79 | 122,400 |
| ENEV3 | 26.91 | -1.72% | +39.74% | 27.38 | 27.10 | 26.53 | 450,600 |
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