(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Brazil's financial markets are navigating a complex landscape today, shaped by domestic policy developments and global economic signals.

Brazil's financial market has adjusted its 2025 inflation forecast downward to 4.80 percent, marking the second small decline in as many weeks, though it remains above the Central Bank's tolerance band of 1.5 to 4.5 percent around a 3 percent goal, with the 12-month inflation rate a touch above 5 percent.

September's mid-month inflation gauge rose 0.48 percent following a dip in August, driven by higher power bills due to Brazil's“flag” system, which raises electricity tariffs when generation costs jump, offset by food prices falling for a fourth straight month.

Congress advanced a contentious tax overhaul when a joint committee approved Provisional Measure 1303 by a single vote, establishing a flat 18 percent rate on investment returns and“interest on equity” (JCP), while preserving tax-free status for real-estate and farm credit notes (LCI/LCA) amid political pressure from rural and business caucuses.

The measure, projected to generate over R$17 billion ($3.21 billion) in 2026 including a one-off R$5 billion ($943 million) from betting regularization, now requires rapid votes in both chambers to avoid expiration, highlighting tensions between revenue needs and sector protections.

Industrial revenue slid 5.3% month-on-month and 7.6% year-on-year in August-its fourth decline in six months-amid elevated borrowing costs dampening demand, increased imports of consumer goods, and a firmer real eroding export competitiveness, though year-to-date revenue rose 2.9% and employment held flat.

In a bright spot, Brazil's largest metropolitan regions-home to over 80 million people-recorded their lowest income inequality since data began, with the Gini coefficient falling to 0.534 in 2024.

The improvement was driven by wage growth among the poorest 40 percent (from R$474 to R$670 monthly per person) through post-pandemic job recovery, real minimum wage increases, and cash-transfer programs, which lifted 9.5 million people above the poverty line.

These developments set the stage for today's key economic indicators, which will test Brazil's resilience amid global uncertainties.
Economic Agenda for October 8, 2025
Brazil (10th Largest Economy, Nominal GDP: ~$2.125 trillion)

• 09:00 AM BRT – Auto Production (MoM) (Sep)
  

Actual: TBD, Consensus: TBD, Previous: 3.0%

• 09:00 AM BRT – Auto Sales (MoM) (Sep)
  

Actual: TBD, Consensus: TBD, Previous: -7.3%

• 13:30 PM BRT – Foreign Exchange Flows
  

Actual: TBD, Consensus: TBD, Previous: 1.141B

Implication: Strong auto data could offset trade declines (-20% to U.S.), supporting stocks like Embraer, while weak results deepen slowdown fears. FX flows will signal capital trends, critical for USD/BRL stability at 5.35 and fiscal credibility amid MP 1303 uncertainty.


Key International Events

• All Day – Holiday: China – Mid-Autumn Festival; South Korea – Chuseok Alternative Holiday
  

Implication: Reduced Asian trading may soften commodity demand for Vale and Petrobras.

• 02:00 AM BRT – EUR – German Industrial Production (MoM) (Aug)
  

Actual: -4.3%, Consensus: -1.0%, Previous: 1.3%

Implication: Eurozone weakness boosts Brazil's steel and soy exports.

• 10:00 AM BRT – USD – Construction Spending (MoM) (Aug)
  

Actual: TBD, Consensus: -0.1%, Previous: -0.1%

Implication: Weak spending may pressure USD/BRL toward 5.36, impacting exports.

• 10:30 AM BRT – USD – Crude Oil Inventories
  

Actual: TBD, Consensus: 0.400M, Previous: 1.792M

Implication: Inventory builds could cap oil prices, weighing on Petrobras.

• 12:00 PM BRT – EUR – ECB President Lagarde Speaks
  

Implication: Dovish remarks could weaken the euro, aiding Brazil's exports.

• 15:00 PM BRT – USD – FOMC Meeting Minutes
  

Implication: Hawkish tones could firm the dollar, challenging USD/BRL stability.

Why These Events Matter: Brazil's auto data (09:00 AM BRT) tests industrial strength against August's 5.3% revenue drop, while FX flows (13:30 PM BRT) gauge capital confidence amid MP 1303's fate.

German industrial weakness (-4.3%) and ECB speeches signal export opportunities, but U.S. construction and FOMC minutes drive dollar dynamics, critical for USD/BRL at 5.35.

Asian holidays mute commodity flows, while fiscal progress (18% tax) and inequality reductions (Gini 0.534) support long-term stability.
Brazil's Markets Yesterday
Brazil's Ibovespa fell 1.57% to 141,356.43 on October 7, 2025, with the real weakening to 5.35 per dollar , driven by uncertainty over Provisional Measure 1303, expiring today unless Congress acts.

The measure, projecting R$17 billion ($3.21 billion) in 2026, retains LCI/LCA exemptions and adds a 30% tax on betting funds, but its tight approval fueled caution, lifting long-dated rates and hitting rate-sensitive sectors like homebuilders and retailers.

Petrobras edged up with stable oil, Vale dipped over 1% absent China cues, and banks fell. Turnover was modest, reflecting a pause.

Top 5 Winners: Minerva (BEEF3) +1.21%, PetroReconcavo (RECV3) +0.89%, BB Seguridade (BBSE3) +0.79%, Engie Brasil (EGIE3) +0.50%, Petrobras PN (PETR4) +0.36%.

Top 5 Losers: MRV (MRVE3) -12.12% (weak Q3: launches -9.4% to R$2.35 billion), Raízen (RAIZ4) -7.22%, Vamos (VAMO3) -6.54%, Lojas Renner (LREN3) -5.70%, Azzas 2154 (AZZA3) -5.69%.

Technical: Ibovespa leans on 141,000 support; resistance at 142,500–143,600. MP 1303's outcome will dictate direction.

Read more
U.S. Markets Yesterday
The S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 6,714.59, Nasdaq dropped 0.7% to 22,788.36, Dow slipped 0.2% to 46,602.98, and Russell 2000 lost 1.1% to 2,458.42 on October 7, 2025.

Tech weakness (Tesla -5%, Oracle down) drove declines, though AMD rose 4% on AI momentum. Treasury yields eased to 4.14%, gold hit $4,000/oz, and WTI held at $62/barrel. A risk-off mood tied to U.S. shutdown fears and global jitters trimmed gains.

Read more
Mexico's Market Yesterday
Mexico's S&P/BMV IPC fell 0.31% to 60,215.75, with the peso steady near 18.41 per dollar. Banamex sale uncertainty and a stronger dollar weighed, despite Banxico's 7.50% rate supporting growth. Support at 60,900–61,000, resistance at 62,900–63,200.

Read more
Argentina's Market Yesterday
Argentina's S&P Merval slipped to ~1.79 million, with the peso stable at 1,429.50 (wholesale) and 1,440–1,460 (blue). Central bank interventions kept gaps tight. Support at 1.76–1.74 million, resistance at 1.81–1.82 million.

Read more
Colombia's Market Yesterday
Colombia's COLCAP dipped 0.29% to 1,857.77, with the peso at ~3,880 per dollar, supported by coffee exports but pressured by a firm dollar. Support at 1,845, resistance at 1,870–1,885.

Read more
Chile's Market Yesterday
Chile's S&P CLX IPSA eased to ~8,829, with the peso at ~960 per dollar. Copper near $5.00/pound offset dollar strength, but rate cuts to 4.75% reduced carry appeal. Support at 8,660–8,720, resistance at 9,000–9,050.

Read more
Commodities
Brazilian Real
The real eased to ~5.35 per dollar on October 7, 2025, with USD/BRL closing at 5.3507 (+0.74%), driven by MP 1303 uncertainty and a stronger dollar.

The measure, projecting R$17 billion ($3.21 billion) in 2026, retains LCI/LCA exemptions but faces a tight deadline. USD/BRL tests 5.36 resistance, with support at 5.33–5.34.

RSI mid-60s, MACD positive; a lapse could push to 5.38, while passage pulls toward 5.33. Year-end forecast ~5.25 if fiscal anchors hold, but trade declines (-20% U.S.) add risks.

Read more
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin slipped to ~$121,000 on October 7, 2025, from $126,000 highs, with Ether at $4,431, Solana ~$219, XRP ~$2.85, and Dogecoin ~$0.24. BNB gained 2%.

Crypto funds saw $5.95 billion inflows last week, with $1.21 billion into bitcoin ETFs Monday. Leverage liquidations ($150M) and thin liquidity drove the slide.

Bitcoin support at $118,000–$119,000, resistance at $124,000–$126,000. Brazil's fintech eyes adoption, but high Selic (15%) limits retail momentum.

Read more
Companies and Market
Industry Outlook
Brazil's stock market fell again as a political deadline turned a routine session into a referendum on fiscal credibility. The immediate trigger is Provisional Measure 1,303, a revenue plan that replaces earlier IOF changes and expires today unless Congress acts.

A late version kept income-tax exemptions for popular credit instruments (LCI/LCA and others) and added a one-off 30% charge on repatriated funds from betting companies.

The uncertainty pushed long-dated interest rates higher, hitting rate-sensitive sectors-homebuilders, retailers, capital-goods-hardest.

Read more
Key Developments
PetroReconcavo's September Dip: Production averaged 25.9 kboe/d in September, down 1.8% from August, prioritizing reservoir health; deliveries fell 2.1% to 755.8 kboe, with Bahia output down 3.6% due to Tiê field re-pressurization.

Secured 13-year Pecém terminal deal for 40,000 m3/month storage; acquired 50% of Brava Energia's midstream gas assets for R$168.8 million.

Low break-evens near $30/bbl, half output hedged at mid-$60s through 2026; targets 1.1x leverage by end-2025, supporting 12% dividend yields 2025–2027.

Read more

Viver's Q2 Results: Viver reported narrowed Q2 2025 net loss of R$7.3 million ($1.38 million) from R$14.4 million YoY, via cost controls; operating loss down 44% to R$7.0 million.

Net revenue fell to R$9.4 million ($1.77 million) from R$64.7 million YoY, due to project timing on Domum Home Resort. Debt down a third to R$21.2 million by Q1 end; post-reorganization focus on governance. Webcast October 10.

Read more

MRV's Q3 Slowdown: MRV&Co reported Q3 launches down 9.4% YoY to R$2.35 billion ($443 million), net sales flat at R$2.445 billion ($461 million), VSO at 22.6%, units sold down 10% to 8,779.

Delays in regional housing transfers deferred R$93 million ($18 million) cash. YTD launches up 35.2% to R$8.7 billion, sales up 2.4% to R$7.3 billion.

Resia generated $3.5 million cash from sales; Urba consumed R$8.6 million, Luggo R$20.4 million. Funds hold 4.99% stake; stock fell on cash-timing vulnerabilities for rate-sensitive homebuilders.

Read more

MENAFN08102025007421016031ID1110166047