Key Facts
The Ibovespa, Brazil’s main stock index, fell 0.10% to 166,934 points a ninth consecutive decline that has brought the index to its lowest level in six months.
The US dollar strengthened 0.48% against the Brazilian real closing at R$5.2135 as global risk aversion kept pressure on emerging-market currencies.
Itaú Unibanco led the day’s gains among blue chips rising 1.8% as investors sought safety in Brazil’s largest private bank.
Minerva soared 5.3% the biggest gainer on the session, while agribusiness group 3tentos (TTEN3) lost 10.1%.
