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Brazil’s Monetary Policy Committee (Copom) will announce its interest-rate decision on August 5, 2026, with markets expecting a fourth consecutive 0.25 percentage point cut, reducing the Selic rate to 14% from 14.25%. B3 options trading indicates a high probability of this outcome.

Tenda, a homebuilder, will join Brazil's Ibovespa index while oil producer PetroReconcavo exits, marking the first preview of the September-December 2026 cycle. B3 announced the change on 3 August 2026, with the final adjustments effective from 8 September.

Brazil's B3 is set to open with attention on the Selic rate expectations and new fiscal data. The article highlights market focus on monetary policy and fiscal developments.

The Ibovespa closed at 173,885.34 on July 29, 2026, with a 1.52% decline. The USD/BRL exchange rate fell to 5.1174 (-0.07%), indicating a strengthened Brazilian real.

Brazil's B3 is expected to open with a dovish tilt amid fresh inflation data reinforcing expectations for another Selic rate cut. The article was first published on The Rio Times.

Latin America pre-open shows B3 futures declining in line with Wall Street. Market attention is on Chile's copper and retail data, Mexico's GDP figures, and Brazil's budget announcement.

Brazil’s Sabesp plans to fully absorb power utility EMAE by acquiring remaining shares, with shareholder votes scheduled for July 30 to delist EMAE from B3.

Foreign investors returned to Brazil's B3 stock exchange in July after two months of outflows, purchasing a net R$4.2 billion. This marks a reversal from previous outflows and indicates renewed confidence in Brazil's market.

Brazil used tokenized dairy cows as collateral for a $19,600 loan registered on Brazil’s B3, marking one of the country’s first instances of tokenized livestock being used in this manner.

Brazil's B3 is set to open with focus on the August Copom meeting and consumer confidence data. The Brazilian real remains steady as hopes for inflation control counter fiscal concerns.

Brazil's financial morning call for July 23, 2026, highlights the B3 opening setup, Copom monetary policy expectations, consumer confidence data, and USD/BRL currency levels as key factors to monitor.

Foreign inflows into Brazil’s stock exchange reached R$42.56 billion (US$8.4 billion) in January and February 2026. Approximately US$3.4 billion flowed into Brazil-focused ETFs over three months, with net inflows exceeding 20% of starting assets. Capital Strategies raised nearly R$3 billion, highlighting growing global interest in Brazilian asset managers.

B3's Copom options indicate a 75.5% probability of a 0.25-point Selic rate cut in August, marking a shift from June's expectation of a hold. The article notes this change in market expectations for Brazil's central bank policy.

Brazil's B3 pre-market setup for Monday highlights shifting odds for the Copom August meeting following hawkish minutes. The Focus survey is scheduled at 11:25 BRT, and Petrobras remains active.

Christian George Egan was elected CEO of B3 on 19 May 2026, succeeding Gilson Finkelsztain, who is departing for Santander Brasil at the end of June. Egan's start date remains pending regulatory approvals and a garden leave period. Vale has also installed Bruijn as interim chair.

Carrefour Brasil closed 123 stores in late 2023 as part of its restructuring efforts. The company also laid off approximately 2,200 to 2,400 employees in late 2024, with further cuts linked to banner exits. Shareholders approved a B3 delisting in April 2025. A claim about 28 store closures remains unconfirmed.

B3, Brazil's stock exchange, reported a record recurring net profit of R$1.54 billion in its most recent quarter, a 33% increase. The company attributes this to record trading activity. The article was first published on The Rio Times.

LATAM markets anticipate Brazil's retail sales data and Mexico's economic indicators. The Brazilian real remains stable, the Mexican peso rises, and global markets show mixed performance. Key B3 stock movers include PCAR3 rising 6.9% and ANIM3 falling 32.8%.

T4F, Latin America’s largest live-entertainment promoter, is being taken private by its founder, Fernando Luiz Alterio, after a 63% decline in its stock price, leading to its exit from Brazil’s B3 exchange.

Brazil’s antitrust regulator recommended condemning B3, the national stock exchange, for abusing its dominance in asset registration and custody. The proposed penalty includes a R$100m fine and behavioral remedies, with the case originating from a 2022 complaint by a would-be rival.

São Paulo begins Monday, June 8, 2026, with 23°C and 5% rain, marking a near-perfect start after the Corpus Christi holiday. The city resumes activities, B3 reopens, and the weather is highlighted as one of two notable factors.

OranjeBTC, Latin America’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury company, added 20 BTC to its treasury, increasing total holdings to 3,762.0 BTC. The company reported a year-to-date BTC Yield of 2.20% for 2026, using financing strategies like Bitcoin-collateralized debentures to fund purchases.