April was a turbulent month across global financial markets, with notable declines in stocks and public bonds. However, gold and the U.S. dollar shone brightly, standing out as the top investments. Rising geopolitical tensions and concerns about U.S. monetary policy significantly impacted equities, real estate funds, and bonds. Particularly affected were volatile long-term Treasury IPCA+ […]
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