Wednesday’s Morning Call: All Eyes on Copom Decision
Today, Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) is poised to adjust the Selic rate, currently at 10.50%.
This crucial move could notably influence Brazil’s economy and echo through global markets, spotlighting Latin America’s largest economy.
Additionally, Petrobras has resolved a massive $20 billion tax dispute, potentially shifting its market path and impacting sector dynamics.
On the stock market front, Brazil’s Ibovespa index climbed modestly by 0.41% to 119,631 points, signaling robust investor confidence and continuous economic activities.
In a strategic maneuver, Suzano aims to purchase International Paper for over $15 billion, potentially transforming the pulp industry.
Despite potential credit rating concerns, S&P Global Ratings has not committed to a downgrade at this stage.
In production news, Brazil’s crude steel output slightly grew by 0.6% in early 2024, reaching 13.56 million tons.
Domestically, sales rose by 1.9% to 8.32 million tons. Internationally, steel exports dropped by 16%, while imports jumped by 26.4%, highlighting the competition from cost-effective Chinese steel.
In the legal sphere, Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN) experienced a share boost of 9.07% following a favorable $5 billion legal decision over Usiminas shares.
Regulatory matters saw Oi securing crucial U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval for its restructuring plan, aiding financial realignment for its U.S. operations.
In the energy sector, Enauta and 3R Petroleum’s merger encountered roadblocks due to inadequate shareholder backing, underlining the intricacies of industry consolidations.
Internationally, Nvidia’s valuation soared to an impressive $3.3 trillion, fueled by burgeoning interest in AI technology.
This positions Nvidia ahead of industry titans like Microsoft, illustrating the swift evolution and volatility of the tech sector.
These events highlight the deep economic interconnections where local developments in Brazil can ripple across the global economy, shaping strategies and policies worldwide.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 172,457.76 | +0.66% | +9.73% | 171,324.31 | 172,715 | 171,132 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.67 | +0.45% | +7.09% | 5.64 | 5.67 | 5.63 | — |
| EUR/BRL | 6.25 | +0.93% | +1.93% | 6.19 | 6.26 | 6.21 | — |
| SELIC | 13.75% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| BRENT | 96.08 | +0.27% | +52.48% | 95.82 | 97.12 | 95.07 | 22,079 |
| WTI | 88.92 | +0.20% | +51.51% | 88.74 | 89.64 | 87.80 | 181,210 |
| IRON ORE | 161.91 | — | +55.61% | 161.91 | 161.91 | 1 | |
| GOLD | 3,888 | +0.06% | -7.32% | 3,885 | 3,927 | 3,871 | 151,010 |
| SILVER | 48.65 | -2.65% | -8.34% | 49.97 | 50.73 | 48.41 | 49,657 |
| LITHIUM | 58.76 | -1.13% | -7.86% | 59.43 | 59.59 | 58.42 | 159,392 |
| SOY | 1,233 | +0.47% | +8.90% | 1,227 | 1,241 | 1,219 | 103,557 |
| CORN | 446.00 | +0.79% | +1.02% | 442.50 | 450.25 | 441.75 | 245,686 |
| WHEAT | 593.50 | +1.58% | +10.78% | 584.25 | 600.00 | 582.00 | 99,685 |
| COFFEE | 274.00 | -2.21% | -31.79% | 280.20 | 279.20 | 272.35 | 17,133 |
| SUGAR | 18.40 | +0.99% | +27.42% | 18.22 | 18.54 | 18.16 | 59,813 |
| ORANGE JUICE | 136.85 | -2.91% | -17.41% | 140.95 | 141.25 | 135.00 | 973 |
| COTTON | 79.02 | +0.44% | +25.63% | 78.67 | 79.90 | 78.63 | 18,270 |
| BEEF | 224.93 | +2.75% | +2.71% | 218.90 | 225.88 | 221.45 | 23,034 |
| CATTLE | 335.65 | -0.01% | -0.40% | 335.67 | 336.98 | 329.53 | 9,700 |
| COCOA | 5,267 | +3.97% | -4.01% | 5,066 | 5,330 | 5,169 | 27,100 |
| PETR4 | 45.30 | +1.34% | +39.43% | 44.70 | 45.44 | 44.62 | 23,431,200 |
| VALE3 | 63.50 | -0.70% | -3.30% | 63.95 | 64.24 | 63.12 | 11,175,700 |
| SUZB3 | 54.77 | -2.27% | +14.92% | 56.04 | 55.98 | 54.66 | 3,845,300 |
| KLABIN | 17.39 | -1.42% | -2.53% | 17.64 | 17.76 | 17.34 | 2,761,600 |
| SLCE3 | 18.28 | -0.44% | +24.26% | 18.36 | 18.65 | 18.01 | 2,427,000 |
| ABEV3 | 15.79 | +0.25% | +15.85% | 15.75 | 15.83 | 15.64 | 13,254,800 |
| ITUB4 | 42.27 | +1.42% | +7.66% | 41.68 | 42.56 | 41.62 | 19,532,400 |
| BBDC4 | 14.52 | +1.40% | -25.46% | 14.32 | 14.54 | 14.27 | 32,353,600 |
| BBAS3 | 15.10 | -2.45% | -32.89% | 15.48 | 15.60 | 14.98 | 85,573,900 |
| B3SA3 | 14.89 | +0.88% | +2.90% | 14.76 | 14.94 | 14.53 | 34,792,900 |
| WEGE3 | 51.31 | -0.66% | +14.48% | 51.65 | 52.05 | 50.93 | 7,741,000 |
| PRIO3 | 63.30 | +0.00% | +58.93% | 63.30 | 63.83 | 62.65 | 10,460,300 |
| RENT3 | 30.07 | +1.66% | -28.47% | 29.58 | 30.35 | 29.58 | 7,599,300 |
| AZZA3 | 15.91 | -5.86% | -45.85% | 16.90 | 17.10 | 15.72 | 6,641,600 |
| CSNA3 | 3.72 | -12.06% | -56.79% | 4.23 | 4.14 | 3.71 | 54,060,600 |
| GGBR4 | 24.73 | -0.96% | +30.78% | 24.97 | 25.09 | 24.53 | 5,458,200 |
| ENEV3 | 26.81 | -0.70% | +38.98% | 27.00 | 27.09 | 26.64 | 5,990,500 |
| LREN3 | 9.72 | +3.40% | -34.46% | 9.40 | 9.77 | 9.34 | 28,045,200 |
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