The Brazilian stock market experienced a slight decline on Friday, October 18, 2024, as global economic factors influenced investor sentiment. The Ibovespa, Brazil’s main stock index, closed at 130,499.26 points, down 0.22% for the day. Despite this dip, the index managed to end the week with a modest gain of 0.40%. In addition, several factors […]
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