The Ibovespa index is showing a moderate increase this Friday morning, reaching 198,665 points.

At 10:25 am (Brasilia time) this Friday (17), the Ibovespa It was operating at a moderate high of 0.94%, at 198,665.65 points, with an accumulated advance of 0.33% in the week. On the previous day (16), the main indicator of Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3) It fell 0.46%, to 196,818.59 points. Of greater weight in the composition of B3a Vale (VALE3) It rose 1.62%. Meanwhile, the shares of Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4) They plummeted 4.68% and 4.76%, respectively. This morning, with no relevant indicators released, investors are turning their attention to… geopolitical scenario, with greater optimism regarding the end of conflict in the Middle EastThe President of the United States, Donald Trump, stated that the war with the Iran "It should end soon." The statements came after the announcement of a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and LebanonIn addition to signaling a new round of negotiations between the US and Iran, possibly as early as next weekend. Following the agreement between Israel and Lebanon, the Iran's Foreign Minister He stated that commercial vessels will be able to navigate through Strait of Hormuz, during the period of ceasefire between Israel and LebanonWith the reopening of Strait of HormuzThe outlook is that oil prices will once again trade below the $100 per barrel mark. This movement reduces the global risk premium; however, prices for the energy commodity remain above pre-war levels. BrazilInvestors are awaiting further statements from Finance Minister, Dario Durigan, who is fulfilling an agenda in WashingtonFollowing commitments in United StatesThe minister must then proceed to the Europe, as part of the president's delegation Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on official visits to Spain and to Germany.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.