Ibovespa Extends Rally to Reach 132,815 Points, Highest Level Since October 2024
The Brazilian benchmark index Ibovespa (IBOV) continued its upward momentum today, climbing 1.02% to close at 132,815 points, its highest level since October 2024.
This marks the second consecutive session of gains as the market responded positively to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision in the United States and anticipates Brazil’s Central Bank meeting results later tonight.
The US dollar fell further against the Brazilian real, closing at R$5.63, down 0.74% from yesterday. Yesterday, the Ibovespa rose 0.49% to 131,474.73 points, outperforming global markets by extending gains ahead of the monetary policy decisions.
The index notably crossed the 131,000-point threshold for the first time this year, reaching its highest level in five months despite negative sentiment in US markets.
JBS (JBSS3) was the standout performer on Tuesday, with shares soaring nearly 18% after announcing that its second-largest shareholder, government investment vehicle BNDESPar, agreed to abstain from voting at an upcoming meeting to discuss a proposed dual listing in the United States. This development removed a significant obstacle to the company’s US listing plans.
Global Market Context
Today’s trading session was influenced by the Federal Reserve’s decision to maintain interest rates at 4.25-4.50% while signaling two potential rate cuts before year-end. This announcement triggered rallies across global markets:
- United States: All three major indices rebounded from yesterday’s losses, with the S&P 500 gaining 1.21% to 5,682.37, the Dow Jones adding 0.94% to 41,972.64, and the Nasdaq climbing 1.62% to 17,787.59.
- Europe: European markets closed higher with the STOXX 600 up 0.71%, while Germany’s DAX gained 0.83% and France’s CAC 40 rose 0.64%.
- Asia: Asian markets set a positive tone earlier today, with Japan’s Nikkei rising 0.92% following the Bank of Japan‘s decision to maintain negative interest rates. China’s Shanghai Composite advanced 1.17% as stimulus measures continue to support market sentiment.
Market Catalysts
“Today’s rally was fueled by a perfect alignment of domestic and international factors,” said Maria Santos, Chief Strategist at Capital Investimentos. “The Fed’s dovish stance triggered a risk-on sentiment globally, while Brazil’s improving fiscal outlook is attracting both domestic and foreign investors.”
The positive market performance was driven by:
1. Federal Reserve maintaining rates while projecting two cuts in 2025
2. Commodity price stabilization benefiting Brazil’s export-focused companies
3. Strong corporate earnings reports, particularly in the financial sector
4. Continued foreign investor inflows
5. Technical breakout above the 130,000-point resistance level
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 183,827.59 | +0.46% | +21.85% | 182,991.13 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| SELIC | 14.00% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| ABEV3 | 14.89 | -0.80% | +21.91% | 15.01 | 15.07 | 14.81 | 16,453,100 |
| 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 |
| SUZB3 | 41.33 | +2.35% | -23.55% | 40.38 | 41.48 | 40.35 | 3,914,900 |
| 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 |
Top 5 Gainers
1. JBS (JBSS3): Extended yesterday’s gains with another 3.4% rise to R$39.92. “JBS’s potential U.S. listing represents a significant milestone for the company and could unlock considerable shareholder value,” commented Pedro Almeida, equity analyst at XP Investimentos.
2. Vale (VALE3): Surged 2.7% to R$58.53 as iron ore prices stabilized following China’s recent stimulus announcements targeted at infrastructure development.
3. Petrobras (PETR4): Climbed 2.4% to R$36.85 despite mixed oil prices, as investors responded positively to management’s comments about maintaining dividend policies.
4. Banco do Brasil (BBAS3): Advanced 2.1% to R$57.43 after analyst upgrades citing the bank’s attractive valuation relative to private-sector peers.
5. Embraer (EMBR3): Rose 1.9% to R$77.32, building on momentum from its recently announced defense contract worth $1.8 billion.
Top 5 Losers
1. CVC Brasil (CVCB3): Dropped 2.8% to R$1.89, continuing yesterday’s decline as profit-taking persisted despite improving domestic tourism forecasts.
2. B3 SA Brasil Bolsa Balcao (B3SA3): Fell 1.7% to R$11.84 amid concerns about reduced trading volumes in some segments despite overall market gains.
3. Natura&Co (NTCO3): Declined 1.5% to R$13.55 as JP Morgan maintained its downgrade, citing ongoing integration challenges and margin pressure in international operations.
4. Hapvida (HAPV3): Lost 1.3% to R$2.07 following higher-than-expected medical loss ratios in preliminary Q1 results.
5. Magazine Luiza (MGLU3): Retreated 1.2% to R$9.63 in a technical pullback after recent strong gains driven by positive Q4 earnings.
Trading Volumes and Flows
Trading volume reached R$14.3 billion today, approximately 12% higher than yesterday’s R$12.7 billion and 31% above the 20-day average, indicating robust investor participation.
“We’re witnessing sustained institutional activity driving market movements,” noted Ricardo Campos, Chief Strategist at BTG Pactual. “Foreign investors continued as net buyers today with approximately R$950 million of inflows, strengthening yesterday’s trend reversal.”
Technical Analysis
From a technical perspective, the Ibovespa has broken through several key resistance levels, including the psychological barrier at 130,000 points and the October 2024 high of 131,500.
“The index is displaying a well-defined uptrend with rising support levels,” explains Marcos Oliveira, Technical Analyst at Santander. “Having surpassed the 132,000 resistance, we see potential for further upside toward the 134,500-135,000 range in the near term, though some consolidation around current levels would be healthy.”
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 68, approaching but not yet reaching overbought territory, suggesting room for additional gains before a potential correction.
Looking Ahead
Market participants are now focused on Brazil’s Central Bank decision expected tonight, with most analysts anticipating rates to remain unchanged at 10.50%. However, the monetary authority’s forward guidance will be crucial for market direction in the coming days.
Additionally, investors will closely monitor the February employment data set for release tomorrow. They will also watch for potential developments in global trade discussions following recent tensions over US tariff policies.
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