The Ibovespa edged lower to trade around 167,500 on Thursday as oil prices rose, increasing inflationary pressures. Crude prices jumped after US President Donald Trump announced a package of measures aimed at hurting Iran’s economy. Bond yields moved higher, weighing on financial stocks and the broader market. Itaú and B3 fell 0.5% each, while Itaúsa and Banco do Brasil shed nearly 1%. Meanwhile, iron ore prices in China closed lower amid persistently weak steel demand, dragging Vale and CSN Mineração down 1% each. Steelmakers also posted losses, with Gerdau falling about 5%. Other notable laggards included Axia (-1%), WEG (-1%), and Embraer (-1%). In contrast, Petrobras helped limit the index’s losses, rising 1% on higher oil prices.
Brazil's main stock market index, the IBOVESPA, fell to 167611 points on August 20, 2026, losing 0.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.30%, though it remains 24.61% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Brazil. Historically, the Ibovespa reached an all time high of 199355 in April of 2026. Ibovespa - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 20 of 2026.
Brazil's main stock market index, the IBOVESPA, fell to 167611 points on August 20, 2026, losing 0.13% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.30%, though it remains 24.61% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Brazil. The Ibovespa is expected to trade at 164476.73 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 148521.18 in 12 months time.