In a remarkable rebound, Brazil’s primary stock market index, the Ibovespa, surged by 1.31% to close at 136,110.73 points, erasing recent losses and signaling a strong start to September. This resurgence contrasts sharply with the performance on Wall Street, highlighting a local appetite for risk amidst global caution. On the currency front, the Brazilian real […]
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