Brazil’s Ibovespa closed up for the second day, gaining 0.33% to hit 128,106 points. The week ended up at 0.85%, despite March dropping by 0.71% and the first quarter being down by 4.53%. The US dollar also climbed, reaching R$5.01, a 0.74% increase. Futures interest rates ended the day higher. Investors stayed cautious before the […]
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