Rio Times Daily Market Brief · Brazil Saturday, April 25, 2026 · Covering the session of Friday, April 24 The Big Three 1. The Ibovespa fell 0.33% to 190,745.02 (−633.41 points) on Friday — the third consecutive decline and the second losing week — as the index bled lower on narrowing volume and deteriorating technicals. […]

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Key Points —President Lula’s government decided on Wednesday April 22 to formally reject the creation of Terrabras — a state-owned critical minerals company proposed by part of his own PT party. —Minister of Industry Márcio Elias Rosa confirmed on Friday that MDIC sees no need for a state company to handle exploration, refining, and processing […]

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