Brazil

The Ibovespa index rose 0.70%, closing at 125,661 points, gaining about 870 points.
The commercial dollar fell by 1.71% to R$5.56.
Future interest rates also dropped.This recovery stemmed from a more measured tone by President Lula, who had criticized the Central Bank.He hinted at potential actions regarding the dollars rise against the real without specifying details to avoid alerting opponents.gora Investimentos noted a key meeting between Lula and economic ministers to discuss the fiscal and economic scenario and address the real depreciation and spending cuts.The meeting was delayed to 6:00 p.m.
after the market closed.
Lula has stressed not spending more than the government collects, but concrete actions remain unseen, leaving market agents skeptical.Ibovespa Climbs Amid Vale Surge, Economic Optimism, and Dollar Relief.
(Photo Internet reproduction)Economist Bruno Corano of Corano Capital observed that the dollars unpredictable path depends on a more prudent government approach, which is currently lacking.The dollar rises quickly but descends slowly, taking over a year to retreat from R$5.80 in past instances.The meeting also aimed to urge moderation in presidential criticism and find solutions to the dollars surge.
Finance Minister Haddad reaffirmed the Central Banks autonomy.Lula praised Haddad at the Family Farming Plan launch, recognizing the Finance Ministrys support for small-scale agriculture.Haddad mentioned ongoing talks with governors and lawmakers to renegotiate state debts and create a fund to reduce regional inequalities, aiming to conclude by the end of July.Mixed Performance in the Brazilian MarketSo Paulos market also benefited from shorter trading due to the United States July 4th holiday.
Wall Street closed early, reducing trading volumes.The market did not wait for the Federal Reserves meeting minutes from June.These minutes indicated the need for more favorable data to confirm inflations sustainable movement towards 2%.Vale (VALE3) boosted the Ibovespa, surging 1.99% alongside a strong rise in iron ore prices.Banks contributed, with Ita Unibanco (ITUB4) up 0.61%, Bradesco (BBDC4) up 0.33%, Banco do Brasil (BBAS3) up 0.98%, and BTG Pactual (BPAC11) gaining 3.13%.In the financial sector, B3 (B3SA3) initially advanced but closed down 0.19%.This occurred amid progress in establishing a competing stock exchange in Rio de Janeiro, set to operate in the second half of 2025.Retailers had a strong day, with Lojas Renner (LREN3) up 2.22% and Assa (ASAI3) soaring 6.06%.Conversely, Petrobras (PETR4) fell by 1.74% after the first analyst meeting with new CEO Magda Chambriard, who indicated continuity in business strategy.Notable declines were seen in the meatpacking sector, with Marfrig (MRFG3) down 6.46%, JBS (JBSS3) down 4.85%, BRF (BRFS3) down 3.64%, and Minerva (BEEF3) down 2.19%.Thursday is expected to have lower trading volume due to the United States holiday.
However, Fridays non-farm payroll report in the United States is eagerly anticipated.The market hopes for continued positive momentum and restrained commentary from key figures.





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