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Ibovespa reaches 11th consecutive record.
The main index of the Brazilian stock exchange, the Ibovespa, reached 155,257 points this Monday (11), renewing its record for the 11th consecutive session. This sequence of increases is the largest since 1997, reflecting a momentary optimism of investors, despite the economic and political challenges of the country, such as high interest rates and uncertainties in the political scenario.
The stocks that appreciated the most were those of Lojas Henner, with an increase of almost 41%, followed by Rizen and Magazine Luiza, which also registered significant gains. On the other hand, companies like ASAs and Suzano saw a drop in their share prices.
Context and analysis
Experts point out that the stock market rally is disconnected from Brazil's economic fundamentals, characterizing it as a short-term movement dependent on external flows. Institutions such as UBS indicate that better return opportunities lie in technology sectors in the United States and Asia, to the detriment of Brazilian commodities.
Brazilian trade balance on the rise.
In the first week of November 2025, Brazil's trade balance recorded a surplus of US$1.811 billion, with a total trade flow of US$13.8 billion. Exports reached US$7.8 billion and imports US$5.9 billion, representing a growth of 7.11% in the trade flow compared to the same period of the previous year.
The agricultural sector stood out, with a 42.21% increase in exports, while the extractive industry showed a 22.71% decrease. The manufacturing industry, on the other hand, experienced growth of 10.71% in exports and 81% in imports.
Impacts and perspectives
The performance of the stock market and the trade balance indicates a mixed scenario for the Brazilian economy: while the financial market shows speculative optimism, the real economy presents advances in strategic sectors, especially the agro-industrial sector. However, volatility and dependence on external factors continue to be challenges for economic stability.
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