Key Points

The Ibovespa nearly steadied Monday, slipping just 0.21% to 168,669, and is now resting right on a key long-term support line.

The selling has slowed sharply after a difficult two weeks, with the index sitting at its most oversold level of this stretch — a point where bounces often begin.

The real remains weak, with the dollar near 5.19 reais, though the dollar’s surge is now looking stretched after a strong run.

Iran and Israel both paused their attacks after a US appeal, easing some of the tension that had rattled markets and pulling oil prices back from their highs.