FX.co ★ Ibovespa Opens 2026 Slightly Higher

The Ibovespa showed an upward movement, surpassing the 161,000 mark on Friday as global markets commenced 2026 with equities building on last year’s upward trend. In corporate developments, there were announcements regarding dividends, interest on equity, and bonus shares by companies such as CPFL Energia, which rose by 0.5%, CSN Mineração at +0.2%, Sendas with an increase of 1%, and Marisa climbing by 2%. Banking stocks saw gains, notably Itaú, which increased by 0.8%, and Bradesco, which advanced over 1%. Vale recorded a 0.5% gain as iron ore prices moved higher, whereas Petrobras declined by 0.5% due to a drop in oil prices. Among other companies, Ambev saw a 0.4% increase, Eletrobras witnessed a significant rise of 1.6%, Vivo appreciated by 0.8%, Rede D’Or advanced by 1%, and Raia Drogasil surged by over 2%. In macroeconomic news, the S&P Global Brazil Manufacturing PMI decreased to 47.6 in December 2025 from 48.8 in November, marking the steepest decline since September.