The Brazilian stock market experienced a downturn on Friday, October 11, 2024, as the Ibovespa index closed at 129,992.29 points. This 0.28% decline capped off a challenging week for investors, with the index falling 1.37% over the past five trading sessions. The market’s performance was influenced by various factors, both domestic and international. Interest rates […]
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