At 10:17 am (Brasilia time) this Thursday (16), the Ibovespa It was operating with a slight increase of 0.22%, at 198,175.88 points, with an accumulated advance of 0.20% in the partial week. On the previous day (15), the main indicator of Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3) It fell 0.46%, to 197,737.61 points. Of greater weight in the composition of B3a Vale (VALE3) and the actions Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4) They recorded gains of 0.95%, 0.23%, and 0.47%, respectively.
Geopolitics in focus
This morning, investors are optimistically monitoring the… developments in the negotiations to end the conflict between United States and IranAccording to sources consulted by the market, a Pakistani mediator made progress on "sensitive issues" in the talks between the two countries, although the Iranian government stressed that the impasse over its nuclear program has not yet been resolved. international oil prices They showed little volatility this morning.The market is reacting to reports that Iran might allow safe navigation of vessels on the Omani side of the river. Strait of Hormuz, as part of the proposals presented in the negotiations with Washington.
National scenario on the radar
In the domestic scene, the main highlight was the announcement of IBC-Br, an indicator of economic activity of Central Bank (BC).
The index advanced 0.6% in February compared to January, above the market expectation of 0.47%. Investors also followed the political environment. new electoral poll by Paraná Pesquisaswhich showed Tarcísio de Freitas leading the scenarios tested for the government of São Paulo.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.