Ibovespa closes the day with a slight drop in B3

At 6:15 pm (Brasília time), this Monday (08), the Ibovespa on the Brazilian Stock Exchange (B3) recorded losses of 0.45 % and was rated at 119,696 points.

The indicator went to the negative side during the day, influenced by the technical movement of profit realization after recent gains and reaching 120,844 points. In addition to concerns about the fiscal scenario in Brazil and the price policy of Petrobras, which fell 3.14%. The Central Bank (BC) also reported today that its inflation forecast for 2021 rose to 3.60% and Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was reduced to + 3.47%. On the international stage, hopes are turned to signs of a slowdown in the spread of coronavirus in the world with advances in vaccination. US Congressional approval of the $ 1.9 trillion package to stimulate the country's economy is also expected soon. 

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.