On April Fool’s Day, typically a day of jest, the Ibovespa faced a stark reality, dropping by 0.87% to close at 126,990 points, shedding over 1,100 points. April’s downturn sharply contrasts March’s optimism, plunging the Brazilian stock market into uncertainty after a positive first quarter. The commercial dollar is up 0.87% to R$5.05, and future […]
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