This Tuesday morning, the Ibovespa index of the Brazilian Stock Exchange fell 0.59% to 131,515 points by 10:46 AM Brasília time. Concurrently, the U.S. dollar gained, trading at R$ 4.89, an increase of 0.41%. With a quiet day ahead, investors’ attention turned to potential shifts in U.S. interest rates. These anticipated changes impact Brazilian assets, […]
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