Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 20, 2026
Brazil's Ibovespa broke its 11-day losing streak, closing up 0.90% at 167,830 points. The real gained and USD/BRL fell to...
August 20, 2026Section
Brazil Markets
Daily coverage of Brazil’s financial markets – the Ibovespa index, the real (BRL), interest rates set by the Banco Central do Brasil, and the blue-chip names that move the bourse such as Petrobras, Vale, Itau and Nubank. The Rio Times tracks each B3 trading session, the Copom rate decisions, inflation (IPCA) prints and the policy headlines that drive Latin America’s largest equity market. Here you will find our running stream of Brazil stock-market reports, the daily Financial Morning Call and analysis aimed at investors who need a clear, English-language read on Sao Paulo’s markets. Bookmark this hub for the latest Ibovespa close, real exchange-rate moves and corporate earnings from Brazil.
Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 19, 2026
Brazil's Ibovespa fell for an 11th straight session on August 18, 2026, as Casas Bahia's bankruptcy filing and a stronger...
August 19, 2026
Brazil Markets: The Ibovespa Index and the Real — August 18, 2026
Ibovespa: Brazil stocks slipped 0.09% to 166,784 while the real firmed to 5.2016 per dollar on August 17 as investors...
August 18, 2026
Ibovespa Slides for a 9th Straight Session as Citi Drops Brazil’s Real on a Likely Lula Win
The Ibovespa fell for a 9th straight session, its worst since 2023, as Citi dropped Brazil's real from its carry-trade...
August 15, 2026
Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 15, 2026
Brazil stocks fell a ninth straight session as the Ibovespa slid to 166,934 and the dollar closed above R$5.21. Read...
August 15, 2026
Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — August 14, 2026
Ibovespa closed down 0.23% at 167,101 and USD/BRL rose 0.20% to 5.1887. Domestic fiscal concerns hit big banks and Sabesp.
August 14, 2026
Biggest B3 Foreign Outflow Since 2021 Rattles Brazil’s Real
Brazil's B3 logged a record R$4.7 billion (US$911 million) foreign outflow as election fears hit the real. Here is what...
August 13, 2026
Braskem Weighs an Out-of-Court Restructuring as an August Deadline Nears
Braskem debt restructuring may move out of court, covering more than US$10 billion in debt, as creditors press Petrobras ahead...
August 13, 2026
Vale Copper Bet Accelerates as Salobo Expansion Is Pulled Forward to 2028
Vale copper plans speed up: the miner will bring its Salobo expansion in Para online in the first half of...
August 13, 2026