In Wednesday’s trading session, Brazil’s IBOVESPA index stood out by recording gains, contrasting with the downward trend of American indices. The Brazilian stock market benchmark rose by 0.55% to 128,096.86 points, according to preliminary data. Against the backdrop of the Federal Reserve’s decision, U.S. interest rates remained steady at 5.25–5.50%, meeting market expectations. The market’s […]
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