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- Brazils Ibovespa stock market index reached its fifth record in 2026, primarily due to renewed foreign investment and positive global sentiment following President Trumps conciliatory tone towards Europe and Greenland.
- The dollar decreased against the Brazilian real, trading at its lowest value since November 11th, potentially making foreign investments more attractive for international investors.
- Major stocks within the Ibovespa such as Petrobras, Vale, and Itau showed strong performance during this period.
- In the U.S., economic growth remained robust with a 4.4% expansion in the third quarter of 2025, while inflation indicators such as the PCE price index and core index (excluding energy and food) continued to align with initial estimates. However, new unemployment claims increased by 1,000 last week, suggesting some slowdown in job market recovery.
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Brazil’s Ibovespa Reaches Fifth Record in 2026; Foreign Investment, Trump’s Actions Boost Stock Market and Currency Performance
On the 22nd, Brazil’s Ibovespa stock market index reached its fifth record of 2026, increasing by 2.20% to close at 175,589 points, after briefly surpassing 177,000 points during trading. Renewed foreign investment in Brazil contributed to these gains. Concurrently, the dollar decreased by 0.67%, trading at R5.2840, its lowest value since November 11th. Global markets responded positively to President Donald Trump’s conciliatory tone, as he deferred planned tariffs on eight European countries and stated he would not use military force to acquire Greenland. Portal Uai attributed this increased investor confidence to Trump’s actions. Major stocks within the Ibovespa also performed well: Petrobras (Petr3) increased by 0.69%, Vale (Vale3) by 0.58%, and Itau (Itub4) by 3.38%. In the U.S., revised data indicated that the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index rose by 2.8% in the third quarter, while the core index (excluding energy and food) increased by 2.9%, aligning with initial estimates. The U.S. economy expanded at a rate of 4.4% in the third quarter of 2025. New unemployment claims increased by 1,000 last week, falling below projected estimates.
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In a whirlwind of entertainment and tech news, Sophie Laurent has been keeping us on our toes! First up, dive into her latest movie scoop, “Disney’s Snow White Leads Nominations in 2026’s ‘Anti-Oscars'”, published just yesterday. As the Golden Raspberry Awards gear up for their 46th edition, Disney’s live-action Snow White remake and Ice Cube’s War of the Worlds are among the nominees taking center stage in this lighthearted yet insightful critique of Hollywood’s most disappointing films – you won’t want to miss it! Disney’s Snow White Leads Nominations in 2026’s ‘Anti-Oscars’ Meanwhile, if you’re hungry for more gaming action, don’t forget to check out Sophie’s recent piece, “PUCPR’s Global Game Jam Curitiba: University Promotes Game Creation Marathon”. Published on January 22nd, it takes us on a journey into the thrilling world of Brazil’s rapidly expanding game market and the upcoming 17th edition of the Global Game Jam Curitiba. With over 500 developers expected and a hundred games to be developed, this promises an unparalleled immersive experience starting January 30th (4 PM registration) through February 1st at the Yellow Block in Curitiba/PR – don’t miss out! PUCPR’s Global Game Jam Curitiba: University Promotes Game Creation Marathon Lastly, as we midway through our discussion on the evolution of Brazilian streaming services, Jonathan Dubinski sets the record straight in his latest post “Lula Government Clarifies Tela Brasil”. Published on Jan 19, 2026, this insightful article reveals that despite some premature reports, the promising platform is not yet live but nearing completion with an anticipated Q1 2026 launch – so stay tuned! Lula Government Clarifies Tela Brasil, Public Streaming Platform Not Yet Live
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