FX.co ★ Ibovespa Rises on Global Optimism and Corporate Moves

The Ibovespa index experienced an increase of over 0.5%, surpassing 159,500 on Tuesday. This rise was fueled by ongoing expectations of a potential rate cut by the Federal Reserve, which continued to support global equities, alongside evaluations of local corporate developments. Notably, investors focused on Vale's Investor Day to receive updates regarding investment strategies and production forecasts. Vale shares showed an uptick following the company's elevation of its 2026 iron ore production estimate. Meanwhile, Ambipar, amidst a judicial restructuring process, remained stable after confirming the dismissal of 35 directors and managers due to significant governance and control issues. Brava recorded a gain of over 1.5% following the announcement that its Level 1 ADR program, under the ticker BVENY US, received approval from the SEC. Additionally, Smartfit advanced nearly 1% after disclosing plans to acquire a controlling stake in Evolve. In other notable movements, Petrobras rose by 0.3% despite a downturn in oil prices, Ambev climbed by 0.5%, and major banking stocks also saw an increase.