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The Brazilian financial market remains euphoric as the government intensifies international dialogue.
The Brazilian financial market is experiencing days of intense optimism. The Ibovespa closed Monday (November 10th) at 155,257 points, up 0.77%, marking its 11th consecutive record and approaching a historical streak that dates back to 1994. With an appreciation of 29.08% in 2025 alone, the Brazilian stock exchange is registering its best annual performance since 2019, when it accumulated a gain of 31.58%.
The boost comes from traditional sectors: oil companies, mining companies, and banks led the gains. But the biggest highlight is variable income in general. A recent survey identified 14 stocks that doubled in value this year. Cogna leads with an impressive appreciation of 240,16%, driven by financial restructuring and recovery in the education sector. Movida (199,03%) and Moura Dubeux (194,04%) complete the podium.
In the currency market, the scenario is also favorable. The commercial dollar closed Monday at R$ 5.307, down 0.55%. The currency has accumulated a drop of 14.12% in 2025, signaling confidence from international investors in the Brazilian economy.
What drives optimism?
Two main factors explain the series of record lows. First, the expectation of interest rate cuts. The market is awaiting signals from the Central Bank about when the Selic rate will begin to fall. If October's inflation comes in lower than expected, there is a possibility that the Copom (Monetary Policy Committee) will begin cuts as early as January, instead of March 2026. Historically, lower interest rates stimulate a migration of investments to the stock market.
Secondly, the real estate development sector dominates the ranking of stocks that have risen the most, with seven of the 14 companies with the highest appreciation. Education comes in second place, with three representatives (Cogna, Ser Educacional and Ânima), all with gains above 150%, reflecting optimism about private education and digital expansion.
Government takes action against US tariffs.
While the market celebrates, the federal government is working behind the scenes to protect the economy from external pressures. Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira met this Thursday (13) with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington. The objective: to reverse the 40% tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on Brazil.
This is the third meeting between the two since Rubio was appointed to negotiate with Brazil. The Brazilian administration acknowledges that, without successful negotiations, the tariffs could jeopardize the growth that the market is celebrating.
Meanwhile, the government has expanded companies' access to the Sovereign Brazil Plan. This initiative, developed by the Ministries of Finance and Development, offers financing to sectors affected by US tariffs. The new decree reduces the minimum export impact required to apply for financing from 5% to 1%, democratizing access to the program.
Economic scenario in transition
In the US, President Donald Trump signed a law ending the government shutdown after 43 days, eliminating uncertainty that had been pressuring global markets. In the coming days, Brazil will receive important data: the US CPI will be released on November 13th, while IBGE will publish national retail and vehicle production figures.
The Brazilian market is at a turning point. On one hand, there are historical records and confidence in economic fundamentals. On the other, there are tariff pressures and geopolitical uncertainties. Next week will be decisive: the release of official inflation figures and signals from the Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) regarding interest rates could consolidate or curb the current optimism.
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