Dollar Advances; Ibovespa Hits 182,000 Points

by Marcus Thompson February 6, 2026

written by Marcus Thompson February 6, 2026

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Brazils Ibovespa stock market index experienced a slight increase, closing at 182,127 points on February 5th.
The U.S. dollar also rose slightly against the Real, reaching R$5.2538.
The JOLTS report in the U.S. showed a decrease in job openings to 6.5 million in December, marking the lowest figure since September 2020.
Anticipation for corporate earnings reports was high, particularly from Bradesco in Brazil and Amazon in the U.S., as they were expected to provide insights into the current economic climate.

Brazilian Ibovespa Gains, U.S. Dollar Rises; Anticipation for Earnings Reports

On Thursday, February 5, Brazil’s Ibovespa stock market index increased by 0.23%, closing at 182,127 points. Concurrently, the U.S. dollar edged up by 0.08%, closing at R$5.2538. In the U.S., the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) reported 6.5 million job openings in December, a decrease of 386,000 and the lowest figure since September 2020. In related news, Brazil’s trade balance for January showed a surplus of US$4.3 billion, an 85.8% increase from January 2021. Investors awaited corporate earnings reports, particularly from Bradesco. The day prior, Itaú reported a net profit of R$12.3 billion for Q4 2021, a 13.2% increase from the same period last year, which drove Bradesco’s shares up by over 2.15%. Separately, Alphabet (Google’s parent company) announced increased spending on artificial intelligence, prompting investor concerns regarding the tech sector’s future. The earnings reports from Bradesco in Brazil and Amazon in the U.S. were eagerly anticipated as markets closed.

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