Brasil · Markets
Key Facts
—A streak broken. The Ibovespa, Brazil’s main share index, rose 1.25% on Friday to end eight straight weeks of losses.
—Oil drove it. Brent crude fell about 6% on the week to near $85, an eight-week low, as the US and Iran moved toward a deal.
—A firmer currency. The real strengthened, with the dollar easing to R$5.06 and falling nearly 2% over the week.







