FX.co ★ Ibovespa Surges to Over 1-Month High

On Friday, the Ibovespa experienced a notable increase of 2.6%, closing at 137,968 — its highest point in over a month. This upsurge was fueled by a global risk rally following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole, which heightened the likelihood of an interest rate cut in September, as indicators of a cooling U.S. labor market came to light. Leading the charge were major banks such as Banco do Brasil, Banco Santander, Itaúsa, and Bradesco, with their stocks rising between 2.6% and 4.4%. Additionally, the prospect of more accessible financing gave a boost to commodity sectors, resulting in a 2.5% increase for Vale. For the week, the São Paulo exchange recorded a gain of 1.2%.