(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Brazil's financial markets open Monday on a firm footing after the Ibovespa notched a fresh all-time closing high on Friday, buoyed by record-low unemployment, strong foreign inflows and resilient global risk appetite.

Petrobras unveiled a new 2026-2030 plan that slashes green/diversification spending in favor of oil-focused capex and reliable ordinary dividends, the Central Bank forced digital giant Nubank to drop“bank” from its name amid regulatory tightening, and state-owned Correios continued hemorrhaging billions while private couriers capture the e-commerce boom.
Key global prints steer dollar flows and commodity sentiment into the new month:

• 6:25 AM BRT – BCB Focus Market Readout – matters because any upward revision to 2025/2026 inflation or Selic terminal rate would reinforce the hawkish carry trade at 15%, while softer forecasts could spark early-cut bets and BRL appreciation below 5.30.
  
• 8:00 AM BRT – S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Nov) (prev. 48.2) – matters as a rebound above 50 would signal industrial recovery, supporting cyclicals (Vale, CSN, Usiminas) and reducing recession fears.
  
• 10:00 AM BRT – USD ISM Manufacturing PMI (Nov) (cons. 49.0, prev. 48.7) – matters because a sub-50 print keeps Fed December cut odds alive (~87%), capping dollar strength and aiding EM assets.
  
• 10:00 AM BRT – MXN Manufacturing PMI (Nov) (prev. 49.50) – matters for regional sentiment; a beat supports near-shoring narrative and indirect BRL sympathy.
  
• 20:00 PM BRT – Fed Chair Powell Speaks – matters for explicit guidance on December decision and 2026 path; dovish tilt would extend the global rally that lifted Ibovespa 6.4% in November.
  

These events matter because Brazil's own PMI and the Focus bulletin set the local tone, while U.S. ISM and Powell dictate the dollar/commodity rhythm that still drives most of the daily BRL and Ibovespa volatility.


Economic Agenda for December 1, 2025
Brazil

• 6:25 AM BRT – BCB Focus Market Readout
  
• 8:00 AM BRT – S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Nov) Prev: 48.2
  Implication: Hawkish Focus + weak PMI → Selic stays high longer, defensives (banks, utilities) favored, BRL tests 5.35–5.40; dovish shift + PMI >50 → risk-on, Ibovespa toward 160,000.
  

Mexico

• 10:00 AM BRT – Manufacturing PMI (Nov) Prev: 49.50
  
• 14:00 PM BRT – Fiscal Balance (Oct) Prev: -198.11B
  Implication: Soft PMI + wider deficit keeps Banxico cautious, peso range-bound 19.80–20.20, limited spill to BRL.
  

United States

• 10:00 AM BRT – ISM Manufacturing PMI (Nov) Cons: 49.0 Prev: 48.7
  
• 10:00 AM BRT – Construction Spending (Sep) Prev: 0.2%
  
• 20:00 PM BRT – Fed Chair Powell Speaks
  Implication: Sub-50 ISM + dovish Powell → dollar retreat, commodities lift, Ibovespa and Vale benefit; upside surprises → dollar rebound, profit-taking after November's 6.4% gain.
  

Europe (selected)

• 03:15–04:00 AM BRT – Flash Manufacturing PMIs (Spain, France, Germany, EZ final)
  Implication: Continued contraction caps EUR recovery, mild positive for commodity exporters.
  

Why These Events Matter: Brazil's Focus and PMI are the domestic anchors on the first trading day of December; resilient readings reinforce the“high rates + improving growth” narrative that attracted record foreign money in November. U.S. ISM and Powell will determine whether the global rally extends or pauses.
Brazil's Markets on Friday
The B3 wrapped up Friday at a fresh record, with the Ibovespa closing at 159,072 points, up 0.45% on the day, 2.8% on the week and about 6.4% in November – its fourth straight monthly gain and the best since August 2024. The index is now more than 30% higher this year.

The commercial dollar slipped to around R$5.33, extending recent losses as investors lean into Brazil's high real rates and improving growth story.

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U.S. Markets on Friday
U.S. markets closed higher in a shortened Black Friday session. The S&P 500 rose 0.5% to 6,849.09, the Dow gained 0.6% to 47,716.42, and the Nasdaq added 0.7% to 23,365.69. December Fed cut odds climbed to ~87%, supporting the rally.

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Mexico's Market on Friday
1. Peso consolidated around 19.95–20.05.
2. IPC index ended marginally higher.
3. Volume remained light post-Thanksgiving.
Argentina's Market on Friday
1. Merval extended gains in pesos.
2. ADRs mixed but YPF and banks led.
3. Country risk continued gradual decline.
Colombia's Market on Friday
1. COLCAP closed slightly higher.
2. Peso stable near recent range.
3. Ecopetrol among top gainers.
Chile's Market on Friday
1. IPSA posted modest gains.
2. Peso little changed.
3. Copper-related names supported sentiment.
Oil
Oil market finds its floor as supply risks collide with surplus fears. Brent and WTI trade quietly around $68–70, supported by OPEC+ discipline and geopolitical premia but capped by abundant non-OPEC supply and softening demand outlook.

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Gold
Gold near record high as rate-cut bets and risk angst grow. Spot hovers just below $2,700/oz, supported by central-bank buying and safe-haven flows.

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Silver
Silver's relentless rally turns tight market into full-blown squeeze. Prices remain elevated above $32/oz with industrial and investment demand overwhelming available supply.

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Copper
Copper charges higher as supply squeeze meets rate-cut hopes. LME 3-month firmly above $9,300/t, helped by Chinese restocking and green-energy demand.

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Iron Ore
Iron ore rally tests gravity as China buys record volumes. 62% Fe CFR China trades near $105–107/t, defying seasonal weakness on aggressive port destocking.

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Brazilian Real
The real starts December near 5.33 USD/BRL, supported by 15% Selic carry, record-low unemployment and sustained foreign inflows. Technical bias remains constructive while above 5.30–5.32 support zone.

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Cryptocurrencies
Crypto's leverage party turns sour as Bitcoin drags the market down. Total market cap slipped back below $3 trillion with heavy long liquidation; Bitcoin ~$89,000, Ethereum ~$3,200 region.

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Companies and Market
Key Developments
. Petrobras unveiled its 2026–2030 strategic plan with ~US$109 billion capex focused on low-cost oil barrels; green and diversification spending significantly reduced, no mention of future extraordinary dividends – shares fell ~2% Friday.

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. Brazil's Central Bank ordered Nubank to remove“bank” from its name and marketing materials as the fintech still lacks full banking license for certain operations – regulatory tightening in focus.

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. State-owned Correios posted another multibillion-real loss while private couriers (FedEx, DHL, local players) capture virtually all e-commerce delivery growth – highlighting persistent inefficiency in public services.

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Ibovespa futures point to a mildly positive open near 159,500–160,000, extending November's momentum unless U.S. ISM or Powell disappoint.

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