Brazil registers record trade volume and stock market surge.
In the first week of November 2025, Brazilian trade reached US$540.8 billion, according to data released by the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC). The accumulated positive balance for the year is US$54.2 billion, with exports of US$297.5 billion and imports of US$243.3 billion.1.
Surplus and growth
In the week analyzed, the surplus was US$1.811 billion, resulting from exports of US$7.8 billion and imports of US$5.9 billion. Compared to the same period in 2024, exports grew by 6.41% and imports by 7.91%.1.
Stock market rises and dollar falls.
While foreign trade advances, the Ibovespa registered a new record by closing at 157,748.60 points, with an increase of 1.60% on Tuesday (11). It is the 15th consecutive increase, the longest sequence since 1994.2. The dollar fell 0.62%, closing below R$ 5.302.
Impacts and analysis
According to experts, the growth in foreign trade reflects international demand for Brazilian products, especially commodities. Meanwhile, the stock market rally is driven by inflows of foreign investment, despite a domestic scenario marked by high interest rates and political uncertainty.7.
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