In a surprising twist of events, the Brazilian stock market, represented by the Ibovespa index, continued its downward trend for the second consecutive session. This occurred despite Brazil’s economy reporting stronger-than-expected growth for the second quarter of 2024. On the same note, activity data from the United States painted a mixed economic picture, influencing market […]
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