Brazil’s Bull Market Ends The Year With A Jobs Surprise And A Stronger Real

Key Points Brazil’s Ibovespa finished 2025 near 161,000 after a late boost from stronger-than-expected labor data. The real strengthened, with USD/BRL closing at R$5.4890, as investors leaned into a “soft landing” story for Brazil. Under the surface, the session mixed genuine optimism with year-end mechanics, including capital actions that distorted a few big names. Brazil […]