INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Readout will provide market expectations for inflation, interest rates, and GDP, guiding monetary policy outlooks.At 08:00 AM (BRT), the
reflect inflationary pressures and trade dynamics, affecting global risk appetite and Brazilian asset flows.In the United States, speeches
from FOMC members Bostic (08:30 AM), Williams (08:30 AM), Jefferson (09:45 AM), Logan (13:15 PM), and Kashkari (13:30 PM) will shape U.S
monetary policy expectations, influencing the Brazilian real and global sentiment.At 10:00 AM (BRT), the U.S
Leading Index for April (consensus: 0.7%) will signal economic trends, impacting commodity demand.In China, at 21:00 PM and 21:15 PM (BRT),
the PBoC Loan Prime Rates (consensus: 3.50% and 3.00%) will indicate monetary policy direction, affecting Asian demand for Brazilian exports
outlook, trade performance, and monetary policy stance amid global trade shifts and domestic fiscal challenges.Economic Agenda for May 19,
consensus TBD, previous 0.40%
TBD, consensus TBD, previous 0.90%
hitting a record high the previous day
Despite the dip, the index posted a 1.96% weekly gain, marking its sixth consecutive week of advances, the longest streak since December
2023, with year-to-date gains at 15.72%.Banco do Brasil led losses, plunging 12.69% to R$25.67 after Q1 results missed expectations by 20%,
with Return on Equity at its lowest since late 2021, sparking a sector-wide selloff in financials.The agricultural sector faced pressures
stocks ended a strong week positively on May 16, 2025
The S&P 500 rose 0.7% to 5,958.38, marking its fifth consecutive daily gain and a 5.3% weekly increase.The Dow Jones Industrial Average
climbed 0.8% to 42,654.74, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.5% to 19,211.10
A 90-day U.S.-China tariff pause and encouraging U.S
inflation data fueled optimism for potential Federal Reserve rate cuts, driving gains across sectors.CommoditiesBrazilian RealThe Brazilian
real weakened, with the dollar dipping below R$5.67 on May 16, 2025, amid bearish momentum driven by fiscal concerns and global trade
Leading Index and Fed speeches will provide demand signals, influencing price trends.Read MoreGold PricesGold rebounded from weekly lows on
Fed speeches may sway safe-haven demand.Read MoreSilver PricesSilver faced a technical standoff at critical support levels on May 16, 2025,
Leading Index and Fed speeches may influence risk appetite and crypto sentiment.Read MoreIron Ore PricesIron ore prices balanced supply
forecasts, driven by operational efficiency despite sector challenges.Read MoreMarfrig and BRF Merger: Marfrig and BRF merged in Q1 2025,
a Q1 2025 profit turnaround through operational improvements, signaling retail sector recovery.Read More
