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Thursday’s Morning Call: Market Eyes Central Bank Inflation Insights

Today’s market closely follows the Central Bank’s inflation report, IBGE’s joblessness data for February, and IRB Brasil’s (IRBR3) earnings.

The stock market rose yesterday, gaining 0.65% to close at 127,690.62 points.

Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar fell slightly to R$4.9793 against the Brazilian real, a 0.07% decline.

Before the markets opened on Wednesday, Fábio Perina from Itaú BBA analyzed the Ibovespa.

He indicated it leans more towards its support level, hinting at short-term challenges.

His report, “Ibovespa: Stuck in Place,” outlines the index’s current range: support at 124,800 and resistance at 131,700 points.

Thursday's Morning Call: Market Eyes Central Bank Inflation Insights. (Photo Internet reproduction)
Thursday’s Morning Call: Market Eyes Central Bank Inflation Insights. (Photo Internet reproduction)

He noted a missed opportunity for a boost from global highs. Perina also highlighted a medium-term target for Ibovespa: aiming for 150,000 points.

Additionally, an Itaú BBA analysis reviewed Klabin (KLBN11) and Suzano (SUZB3), offering new evaluations on these stocks.

Thursday’s Morning Call: Market Eyes Central Bank Inflation Insights

The New York stock exchanges started Wednesday on a high note, despite the Nasdaq’s fluctuating performance, mainly due to tech and communication stocks.

A recovery trend emerged later, pushing the S&P 500 to a record close.

Healthcare, industrial, and financial sectors outperformed on the S&P 500, with investors eyeing upcoming PCE data and a Federal Reserve official’s comments.

In the final stages of March, Ibovespa experienced a notable uptick, closing 0.65% higher at 127,690 points, thanks to a last-minute boost.

This push added 827 points to the Brazilian stock market’s main index. Concurrently, the commercial dollar dipped by 0.07% to R$4.97, while long-term interest rates edged up.

This rise in São Paulo’s market was partially mirrored by positive trends in New York, setting the stage for the upcoming final report on the US GDP for 2023.

The Dow Jones closed up 1.22% at 39,760.08 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose 0.86% to 5,248.49 points and 0.51% to 16,399.52 points, respectively.

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