The Ibovespa shed 0.4% to close at 185,229 on Friday following the release of IGP-M inflation data for September. Brazil’s General Price Index – Market rose 1.47% in the second preview for September, rebounding from the 0.36% deflation recorded in the same August reading. Meanwhile, oil prices were volatile as supply concerns persisted. Elevated energy costs continue to put upward pressure on inflation and, consequently, borrowing costs. Major banks moved lower, with Itaú losing 0.6% and Bradesco down 0.9%. Utilities also posted losses, with Axia shedding 2.9%. Miners traded lower despite higher Chinese iron ore prices, with Vale retreating 1.5%, CSN Mineração down 1.9%, and Usiminas losing 2.7%. Cemig fell 0.6% after JPMorgan maintained its sell recommendation on the stock. Petrobras edged 0.2% lower despite higher oil prices. The Ibovespa lost 1.1% on the week.
Brazil's main stock market index, the IBOVESPA, fell to 185229 points on September 18, 2026, losing 0.41% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 10.37% and is up 26.99% compared to the same time last year, 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 199355.00 in April of 2026. Ibovespa - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on September 20 of 2026.
Brazil's main stock market index, the IBOVESPA, fell to 185229 points on September 18, 2026, losing 0.41% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 10.37% and is up 26.99% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Brazil. The Ibovespa is expected to trade at 184567.94 by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 164520.40 in 12 months time.