The Brazilian stock market began October on a positive note. Petrobras shares climbed 2.75%, driving the Ibovespa index higher. Escalating conflicts in the Middle East pushed oil prices up by 3%, benefiting oil companies. The Ibovespa closed 0.51% higher at 132,495.16 points. Financial planner Idean Alves expects commodities to continue influencing the Brazilian stock market. […]
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