At 10:20 am (Brasília time) this Friday (20), the Ibovespa It was operating with a moderate decrease of 0.52%, at 179,332.90 points, but with an accumulated advance of 0.91% in the week. On the previous day (19), the main indicator of Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3) It rose 0.35%, to 180,270.62 points. Of greater weight in the composition of B3a Vale (VALE3) It registered a decrease of 0.48%. On the other hand, the shares of Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4) They recorded gains of 0.93% and 0.79%, respectively.
Geopolitics dominates the market.
Without dissemination of relevant economic indicators In Brazil and the United States, the market is focused on the unfolding events. of the war in the Middle EastThroughout the week, the oil prices They went up again in front of attacks between Israel and Iran to refineries and natural gas facilities.…increasing fears of disruptions to the global energy supply. Today, new clashes were reported. Israel launched attacks on Tehran, while Iran responded with missile launches, triggering sirens in Tel Aviv and intensifying tensions in the region.
Domestic politics on the radar
Domestically, investors are reacting to… exit of Fernando Haddad to step down as head of the Ministry of Finance.After more than three years at the head of the ministry, Haddad announced his candidacy for governor of São Paulo, while the Executive Secretary Dario Durigan takes over the ministry.
The Banco Master case also draws attention.
Furthermore, the market is following the news that Daniel Vorcaro, founder of Banco Master, has begun negotiations for a plea bargain agreement., after signing a confidentiality agreement with the Federal Police and the Attorney General's Office (PGR)This case adds a component of uncertainty to the domestic environment and is being closely monitored by investors.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.