This week, the Brazilian and U.S. financial markets brace for pivotal updates that could sway investor sentiment and stock values. In Brazil, the spotlight shines on the upcoming release of the IPCA-15 inflation preview for April by the IBGE, scheduled for 9 AM on Friday. This statistic, a bellwether for economic trends, is poised to […]
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