In early 2024, the B3 Stock Exchange in São Paulo underwent significant upheaval, marking one of its most challenging periods since 2010. The primary index, Ibovespa, declined by 6.16%, while the Ptax dollar rate climbed by 6.83%. This turbulence reflects a market riddled with uncertainties and a notable flight of foreign capital. Foreign investors, responsible […]
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