Ibovespa Falls 2.38% to 183,218 — Worst May Session, Kijun Lost Again

The Ibovespa fell 2.38% to 183,218.26 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, shedding 4,472.60 points in the worst single session of May, as Petrobras (−2.98%), Vale, and the major banks dragged the index lower on a session marked by international caution and corporate earnings disappointments.

The drop interrupted a two-day rally and pushed the index 3,979 points below the daily Kijun at 187,197, only one session after reclaiming it. Trading volume reached R$31.90 billion. Bradesco fell 3.89% as Banco Safra analysts flagged a 0.20 percentage point increase in cost of risk and provisions 6% above the bank’s own expectations, according to Exame.

The real held at R$4.9299 with an intraday low at R$4.9112 — a fresh two-year low. President Lula’s three-hour White House meeting with Donald Trump ended without concrete economic announcements, according to Reuters reporting cited by InfoMoney.

Market Snapshot

Source: B3, Exame, InfoMoney, TradingView, Reuters — as of close May 7, 2026, 17:00 BRT.

Ibovespa Performance

The selloff was broad and persistent. Vamos (VAMO3) led the losers’ board with a 7.48% decline. Rede D’Or (RDOR3) fell 6.47% as some balance-sheet items disappointed despite an overall resilient quarter. Axia Energia (AXIA6 −6.48%, AXIA3 −5.95%) and TIM (TIMS3 −5.77%) rounded out the worst performers. Banks fell in unison: Bradesco closed −3.89%, Santander Brasil −3.10%, Itaú Unibanco −2.37%, and Banco do Brasil −1.72%. According to Bahia Economica, the bank selloff reflected both disappointing Bradesco provisioning detail and broader profit-taking after recent strength.

Petrobras (PETR4) ended down approximately 2.98% intraday per Exame’s mid-session report, tracking Brent’s 4% decline that pushed crude near US$90 a barrel. The oil drop, while bullish for global inflation expectations, hit the index’s heaviest energy weight directly. Vale (VALE3) traded around 0.78% lower at the open according to Exame, contributing to the heavy-cap drag. The session’s bright spots came from earnings beats: SmartFit (SMFT3) surged 11.66% to lead the index, Totvs (TOTS3) jumped 9.46% on a Q1 result above expectations, and Porto Seguro reported Q1 net income of R$1.13 billion, up 36.3% year-on-year per Reuters. Embraer also gained on news that Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias confirmed interest in purchasing KC-390 military aircraft from the Brazilian manufacturer.

Technical Setup

Key levels above

• Resistance 1: 187,093 (cloud floor / former support, now resistance)
• Resistance 2: 187,129 (Tenkan)
• Resistance 3: 187,197 (Kijun — the pivot, 3,979 points above close)
• Resistance 4: 198,657 (April 14 all-time high — 7.77% above close)

Key levels below

• Support 1: 182,867 (Thursday’s intraday low)
• Support 2: 182,184 (lower Bollinger Band)
• Support 3: 180,000 (psychological round number)
• Support 4: 161,797 (200-day SMA — 11.7% below close)

The MACD histogram printed at −611.52, deepening from −169 the prior session and signaling renewed bearish momentum. The signal line at 1,289.97 sits sharply above the MACD line at 678.45, reinforcing the bearish lagging-indicator configuration. RSI at 50.51 with signal collapsed to 38.79 confirms the divergence widened — the price recovered briefly but the broader momentum gauge has not. The 200-day SMA at 161,797 climbs roughly 130 points per session, providing structural support 21,421 points below Thursday’s close. The cloud floor at 183,108 sits just 110 points below the close — a critical short-term defensive line.

Real Holds Below R$4.93 — USD/BRL Daily

From the chart: O:4.9299, H:4.9299, L:4.9299, C:4.9299 (+0.0013, +0.03%). The intraday low touched R$4.9112 — a fresh two-year extreme. RSI at 36.65 with signal at 36.41 holds in oversold territory but stable. MACD histogram printed at +0.0025 — barely positive. The real’s resilience through a 2.38% equity selloff is the session’s most extraordinary data point: the dollar has now declined for two consecutive days even as the Ibovespa lost 4,472 points. According to Reuters reporting cited by InfoMoney, the move reflects Trump-Iran ceasefire optimism supporting petrocurrencies and Brazil’s terms of trade, alongside Tokyo verbal intervention supporting the yen.

What Drove the Tape

Three drivers shaped the decline. First, the Bradesco Q1 selloff reset the bank-earnings narrative. Despite headline numbers that beat consensus (R$6.81 billion recurring profit, +16.1% YoY), Exame reported that Banco Safra analysts flagged a 0.20 percentage point rise in the cost of risk, with expected credit losses running 6% above the bank’s own forecasts. Provisions in the large-corporate segment grew approximately R$600 million, possibly related to a single corporate-client case. The result triggered profit-taking across the entire bank complex on Thursday, with Bradesco itself ending the session down 3.89%.

Second, the Lula-Trump meeting produced no near-term catalyst. The three-hour bilateral, the first between the two leaders since the war began, ended without concrete economic announcements according to Bahia Economica. Subsequent statements from both governments were interpreted as continuity of dialogue rather than breakthrough. The agenda reportedly included critical minerals, public security, and the risk of tariff escalation after Trump signaled intent to raise European auto tariffs to 25%. President Lula said he left “very satisfied” but markets read the absence of deliverables as a near-term disappointment.

Third, the global oil decline reshaped the index’s leadership. Brent crashed approximately 4% to near US$90 a barrel as the U.S. and Iran reportedly approached a “limited and temporary” framework to halt the war, per Reuters sources. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq both hit all-time highs as oil weakness reduced inflation expectations and supported risk appetite. For Brazil, however, oil-driven gains in Petrobras and PRIO that supported recent sessions reversed: Petrobras closed approximately 2.98% lower per Exame’s mid-session reading. According to a Money Times note citing XP, the brokerage revised its Selic terminal forecast to 13.75% (from 13.50%) and dollar year-end target to R$5.00.

What to Watch — Friday, May 8

• 08:30 ET — US April Non-Farm Payrolls (consensus +185K, unemployment 4.1%, per Reuters poll) — the most important data of the week
• 09:00 BRT — Brazil April IPCA (consensus +0.43% MoM, 5.30% YoY per Reuters poll) — first read of the post-Copom inflation environment
• After market close — Sabesp (SBSP3), Localiza (RENT3) Q1 results (Sabesp consensus EBITDA per Bloomberg)
• Trump-Iran framework finalisation — Reuters sources describe a “limited and temporary” deal; oil could test US$85 if confirmed (Goldman Sachs sees fair value at US$95)
• Cloud floor test at 183,108 — a daily close below would signal continuation toward 180,000 (analyst view: Itaú BBA technical desk)
• May 11 — Petrobras (PETR3, PETR4) Q1 results (consensus EBITDA per Bloomberg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the Ibovespa fall on May 7, 2026?

The Ibovespa closed down 2.38% at 183,218.26 on Thursday, May 7, 2026, the worst single session of May, shedding 4,472.60 points on volume of R$31.90 billion. The decline reflected three forces: the Bradesco Q1 selloff after Banco Safra flagged provisioning concerns, Petrobras tracking Brent crude lower (−4% to near US$90), and disappointment that the three-hour Lula-Trump meeting at the White House produced no concrete economic announcements. Banks fell in unison: Bradesco −3.89%, Santander −3.10%, Itaú −2.37%.

What happened at the Lula-Trump White House meeting?

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on May 7, 2026, in a three-hour bilateral covering critical minerals, public security, and tariff risks, according to Reuters reporting cited by Bahia Economica. The meeting ended without concrete economic announcements. Subsequent government statements were interpreted as continuity of dialogue rather than a breakthrough. Lula said he left “very satisfied,” but markets read the lack of deliverables as a near-term disappointment, contributing to the equity selloff.

Why did Bradesco shares fall after a Q1 profit beat?

Bradesco (BBDC4) fell 3.89% on May 7, 2026, despite reporting Q1 recurring profit of R$6.81 billion (+16.1% YoY, the ninth consecutive growth quarter). According to Banco Safra analysts cited by Exame, the cost of risk rose 0.20 percentage points and expected credit losses ran 6% above Bradesco’s own forecasts. Provisions in the large-corporate segment grew approximately R$600 million, possibly tied to a single corporate-client case. The provisioning detail neutralised the headline beat.

What is the next key level for the Ibovespa?

The next critical level is the Ichimoku cloud floor at 183,108, just 110 points below the May 7 close at 183,218.26. A daily close below would signal continuation toward the 180,000 psychological round number, then 182,184 (lower Bollinger Band) and ultimately 161,797 (200-day SMA, 11.7% below). On the upside, the Kijun at 187,197 — reclaimed Wednesday and lost Thursday — is the level to watch for any recovery attempt, sitting 3,979 points above current price.

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