The Ibovespa, Brazil’s benchmark stock index, saw a minor decline of 0.34% to close at 125,148 points, halting its three-day streak of gains. This downturn occurred despite favorable cues from international markets and a decrease in the commercial dollar rate, which dropped by 0.74% to R$5.13, marking its third successive fall. The day’s trading started […]
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