Brazil's Ibovespa Rises On Inflation Relief, Petrobras Comeback, And Technical Uncertainty

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Brazil's Ibovespa index closed at 136,436.07 on June 10, 2025, registering a 0.54% gain and ending a four-day losing streak.

Official inflation data released that morning showed the National Consumer Price Index (IPCA) rose 0.26% in May, below both April's 0.43% and market expectations.

The annual rate eased to 5.32%, which, while above the central bank's 4.5% target, gave investors some reassurance. Easing food and transportation costs offset continued pressure from housing and utilities.

Petrobras led the day's advance after recent losses, supported by a modest recovery in oil prices and improved sentiment. The stock's rebound contributed significantly to the index's upward move.

Cyclical names such as Grupo Vamos also posted strong gains as lower inflation reduced pressure on interest rates. Meanwhile, the Brazilian real weakened, with the dollar closing at 5.57, reflecting ongoing fiscal and monetary uncertainty.



The top five gainers were LWSA (+6.46%), Grupo Vamos (+5.88%), Braskem (+4.67%), Petrobras (+3%+), and a group of protein exporters including JBS, BRF, and Marfrig (all up 3-4.4%).
Market Dynamics
These companies benefited from sector rotation, positive commodity trends, and technical recoveries. On the other hand, Embraer (-2.43%) led the losers as investors took profits after a strong run.

BB Seguridade (-2.15%) and Caixa Seguridade (-2.11%) followed, with utilities such as Neoenergia and SABESP also underperforming as traders rotated out of defensive sectors.

Trading volumes remained robust, with large caps dominating activity. Investors weighed the government's plan to unify income tax rates on financial investments and increase the tax on interest on equity.

These measures aim to offset unpopular fiscal moves and keep the budget on track. The market expects the central bank to keep the Selic rate high, which could limit domestic demand and investment for the remainder of the year.

Technical analysis of the four-hour and daily charts shows the Ibovespa above its 200-period moving average, a sign the longer-term trend remains positive. On both timeframes, the index faces resistance near 137,000, with repeated failures to break higher in recent sessions.

Bollinger Bands have narrowed, indicating lower volatility and the potential for a sharp move. The Relative Strength Index remains neutral, and the MACD shows fading upward momentum.

Support lies at 135,115 on the four-hour chart and 135,337 on the daily, with the 200-day moving average at 129,710 as a major floor. Resistance clusters between 136,818 and 137,880, just below the all-time high of 140,110.

The Ibovespa's next move will depend on further inflation data, central bank guidance, and global market developments. The market currently balances improving fundamentals against persistent macroeconomic headwinds, with technical indicators suggesting a period of consolidation rather than a breakout.

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