In another day of euphoria in the financial market, the stock market once again broke a record and surpassed 184 thousand points. The dollar fluctuated throughout the day, but closed stable and remained at its lowest level in almost two years.
The Ibovespa index, from B3, closed this Wednesday (28) at 184,691 points, an increase of 1.52%. In just two weeks, the Brazilian stock market rose 11.83%. Of the last 11 sessions, Ibovespa reached a record in eight.
The foreign exchange market had a day of adjustments. After two consecutive falls, the commercial dollar closed the day at R$5.206, the same level as yesterday (27). The price fluctuated, falling to R$5.17 around 10 am, but started to rise when investors took advantage of the cheap currency to buy. Around 4 pm, the currency rose to R$5.22, but retreated in the final minutes of trading.
The US currency is at its lowest value since May 28, 2025, when it was R$5.15. The currency accumulates a drop of 5.16% in 2026.
On a day without surprises regarding interest rates in Brazil and the United States, the financial market reacted positively. The stock market accelerated after the Federal Reserve (Fed, the American Central Bank) maintained the basic interest rates of the largest economy on the planet between 3.5% and 3.75% per year.
In Brazil, the Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) of the Central Bank (BC) maintained the Selic Rate (basic interest for the economy) at 15% per year, but confirmed that it should begin to reduce the rate in March. The difference in relation to interest rates in the United States helps to attract financial capital to Brazil, helping to keep the dollar exchange rate low.
* with information from Reuters
