Ibovespa ends first down week of 2026 after inflation jolt — what to watch next on Brazil’s B3
Brazil’s Ibovespa fell 0.92% for the week ended Feb. 27, closing Friday at 188,786.98 after hitting a record high midweek. A higher-than-expected IPCA-15 inflation reading shook rate-cut bets and weighed on sentiment. Foreign investors were net buyers of 15.3 billion reais in February. Brazil’s Q4 GDP is due March 3, ahead of the March 17–18 Copom meeting.