In 2024, Latin America’s stock markets will show varied trends. Brazil’s Ibovespa and Mexico’s S&P/BMV IPC index declined by 3.85% and 3.44% respectively. Peru, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia’s stock exchanges recorded gains between 4.07% and 9.14%, Bloomberg reports. This period of fluctuation coincides with significant gains in U.S. markets, driven by tech companies and artificial […]
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