Ibovespa Slips as US-Iran Tensions Escalate

2026-06-10 14:24 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

The Ibovespa edged down to trade below 169,500 on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Oil prices rebounded following renewed retaliatory attacks between the US and Iran, while hopes for a deal that could restore oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz faded.

Higher crude prices pushed bond yields up on concerns about energy-driven inflation and reinforced expectations of a more hawkish BCB.

Market pricing now suggests a pause in the central bank's easing cycle at next week's meeting, with investors increasingly betting that the next move in interest rates will be upward.

Banks traded lower, with Itaú and Bradesco down about 1%, while utilities also weakened, with Axia shedding more than 1%.

Vale fell nearly 1% despite higher iron ore prices.

WEG extended losses, down more than 1% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, election polls showed President Lula widening his lead over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.



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Ibovespa Slips as US-Iran Tensions Escalate
The Ibovespa edged down to trade below 169,500 on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices rebounded following renewed retaliatory attacks between the US and Iran, while hopes for a deal that could restore oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz faded. Higher crude prices pushed bond yields up on concerns about energy-driven inflation and reinforced expectations of a more hawkish BCB. Market pricing now suggests a pause in the central bank's easing cycle at next week's meeting, with investors increasingly betting that the next move in interest rates will be upward. Banks traded lower, with Itaú and Bradesco down about 1%, while utilities also weakened, with Axia shedding more than 1%. Vale fell nearly 1% despite higher iron ore prices. WEG extended losses, down more than 1% after reporting weaker-than-expected earnings on Tuesday. Meanwhile, election polls showed President Lula widening his lead over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro.
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