On a notable Tuesday, Brazil’s Ibovespa index defied global market trends by rising 0.4% to 127,548 points, a gain of 558 points, despite a downturn in New York’s market. The boost in commodity prices, particularly Brent crude oil reaching $88 a barrel amid Middle East tensions, propelled this growth. Major companies like Petrobras and Vale […]
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