Ibovespa Falls Amid Higher Oil Prices

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.

The Ibovespa rose 0.9% to close at 167,830 on Wednesday, rebounding from eleven consecutive days of losses amid a stabilization in global bond yields. Yields in major economies declined after the US Treasury said it would double long-term security buybacks. Financials were mostly higher, with Itaú up 0.5%, Banco do Brasil adding 1.6% and B3 rising 0.8%. Petrobras gained 1.2% as oil futures rose for a fourth consecutive session amid fading prospects for a deal to end the conflict in the Middle East. Vale rose 0.8% amid iron ore supply concerns following failed wage negotiations between BHP and workers in Port Hedland, while CSN Mineração gained 2.2%. Meanwhile, steelmakers posted losses, with Gerdau tumbling 5.2% and CSN down 2.4%. Axia added 1.8% following its share buyback results and a buy recommendation from Itaú BBA. Embraer erased earlier gains after Itaú BBA raised its price target, closing 0.2% lower. Other notable performers included Rede D’Or (+2.6%) and Sabesp (+1%).

The Ibovespa added more than 1.5% to trade above 169,000 on Wednesday, set to rebound from eleven consecutive days of losses amid a stabilization in global bond yields.Yields in major economies declined after the US Treasury said it would double long-term security buybacks. Financials posted gains, with Itaú, Bradesco, Itaúsa and Banco do Brasil advancing about 2% each. Petrobras gained over 1.5% as oil futures rose for a fourth consecutive session as prospects for a deal to end the conflict in the Middle East diminished. Vale rose nearly 2% amid iron ore supply concerns following the failure of wage negotiations between BHP and workers in Port Hedland. Axia added more than 2% after the results of its share buyback operation and a buy recommendation from Itaú BBA. Embraer gained nearly 0.5% after Itaú BBA raised its price target. Other notable performers included Ambev (+2%), Rede D’Or (+1.5%) and CSN Mineração (+4%).