The Ibovespa index gained momentum after Donald Trump took workplace with out saying tariffs on imports. This improvement occurred on January 20, coinciding with Martin Luther King Day, capturing world market consideration regardless of the U.S. markets being closed.
The Brazilian inventory market’s most important index closed up 0.41%, reaching 122,855.15 factors. In the meantime, the greenback ended buying and selling at R$ 6.0421, down by 0.39%. Earlier within the day, the Central Financial institution intervened within the forex marketplace for the primary time in 2025, injecting $2 billion to stabilize the alternate charge.
Home company information influenced buying and selling as President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held the primary ministerial assembly of the 12 months. He indicated that preparations for the 2026 election have begun and set particular targets for every minister to attain by 2025.
Buyers primarily targeted on worldwide developments, notably Trump’s inauguration as U.S. President. Notably, Trump’s marketing campaign guarantees relating to import tariffs didn’t function prominently in his inaugural tackle.
This absence eased strain on Brazil’s rates of interest. Trump had beforehand pledged to impose tariffs on world imports, together with Brazilian merchandise. Such insurance policies may result in inflationary pressures and better rates of interest within the U.S., which might probably have an effect on Brazil’s financial panorama.
Market Highlights
Braskem (BRKM5) stood out amongst Ibovespa shares, persevering with its upward pattern from final week and surging over 12% throughout buying and selling hours. This rise resulted from the announcement of seven tasks price an estimated R$ 614 million.
These tasks goal to increase manufacturing capability in Bahia, Rio Grande do Sul, and Alagoas. Cyclical shares, delicate to macroeconomic components like rates of interest, additionally carried out effectively attributable to a decline in interbank deposit charges (DIs).
Conversely, RaÃzen (RAIZ4) led declines after releasing disappointing operational forecasts and abandoning its steerage for the 2024/2025 harvest. Its dad or mum firm, Cosan (CSAN3), additionally skilled important losses.
Amongst main gamers, Petrobras (PETR4; PETR3) noticed slight positive factors regardless of a downturn in oil costs. In distinction, Vale (VALE3) ended the day decrease regardless of a rise in iron ore costs in China.