Ibovespa Edges Up on Mideast Peace Prospects

2026-05-21 21:30 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

The Ibovespa gained 0.2% to close at 177,650 on Thursday on hopes of an Iran-US peace deal.

Oil prices retreated amid signs of a possible diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East conflict.

Reports indicated that the US and Iran had reached an agreement through Pakistani mediation, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were “some good signs” that a deal to end the war in Iran could be in sight.

Financial stocks advanced as easing energy pressures supported sentiment, with Itaú up 1.1% and Bradesco adding 0.5%.

Vale rose 0.8%, reversing earlier losses despite lower iron ore prices.

Petrobras gained 0.8% even as oil prices moved lower abroad, after the company joined the federal government’s subsidy program for petroleum-based fuel producers and importers.

Steelmakers also outperformed, with CSN rising 3.4% on a stronger industry outlook and Usiminas up 2% after a Goldman Sachs upgrade.

In contrast, Minerva dropped 5.4% after Itaú BBA downgraded the stock.



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Ibovespa Edges Up on Mideast Peace Prospects
The Ibovespa gained 0.2% to close at 177,650 on Thursday on hopes of an Iran-US peace deal. Oil prices retreated amid signs of a possible diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East conflict. Reports indicated that the US and Iran had reached an agreement through Pakistani mediation, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there were “some good signs” that a deal to end the war in Iran could be in sight. Financial stocks advanced as easing energy pressures supported sentiment, with Itaú up 1.1% and Bradesco adding 0.5%. Vale rose 0.8%, reversing earlier losses despite lower iron ore prices. Petrobras gained 0.8% even as oil prices moved lower abroad, after the company joined the federal government’s subsidy program for petroleum-based fuel producers and importers. Steelmakers also outperformed, with CSN rising 3.4% on a stronger industry outlook and Usiminas up 2% after a Goldman Sachs upgrade. In contrast, Minerva dropped 5.4% after Itaú BBA downgraded the stock.
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