On a day of euphoria in the financial market, the stock market broke a record and surpassed the mark of 158 thousand points. The dollar fell for the third time in a row, favored by the external scenario.
The Ibovespa index, from B3, closed this Wednesday (26) at 158,555 points, up 1.7%, a new closing record. THE The increase was influenced by the more favorable external scenario and the resumption of interest rate cuts in the United States in 2025which tends to attract foreign flows to emerging markets.
THE dollar followed the devaluation movement in the international market. The spot price closed the day at R$5.335, down R$0.041 (-0.77%). The currency rose during the morning, but retreated in the afternoon, until it closed close to the day’s lows.
With this Wednesday’s performance, the dollar falls 0.84% in November. In 2025, the decline reaches 13.67%.
Interest in the USA
The expectation that the Federal Reserve (Fed), the central bank of the United States, may cut interest rates in December once again favors currencies from emerging countries, such as the real. Lower rates in advanced economies favor the migration of financial capital to developing countries.
Internal inflation
Although less important than the international market, internal factors also influenced negotiations. The announcement that the Broad Consumer Price Index-15 (IPCA-15), a preview of official inflation, remained at 0.2% in November increased the chances that the Central Bank (BC) will begin to reduce the Selic Rate (the economy’s basic interest rate) in January.
With the November result, the preview of the official index accumulated over 12 months is 4.5%, returning to the inflation target ceiling. Lower domestic interest rates encourage the migration of fixed income investments to the stock market, favoring the stock market.
*with information from Reuters
