Ibovespa falls 0.48% and closes at 175,744 points under oil and inflation pressure
Brazil's main stock index fell 0.26% for the week and 6.18% in May, pressured by Petrobras common shares and domestic inflation concerns.
2026-06-01
Weekly Investment Bulletin - 2026-06-01
Weekly recap covering Ibovespa, the dollar, Selic, Bitcoin, the S&P 500, B3 stocks, global markets and crypto highlights.
Weekly Bulletin - Brazil
Focus bulletin: Selic held at 14.75% and dollar forecast falls to R$5.80 for the fourth week
Brazil's Central Bank survey revised projections with the dollar at R$5.80 and expected Selic at 12.50% for 2026, while inflation remains under watch.
Market projects 4.06% inflation for 2026 and Selic at 12.25% by year-end
The Central Bank's Focus bulletin shows median forecasts with IPCA inflation at 4.06% for 2026 and interest rates falling toward 10.50% in 2027.
Ibovespa closes down 0.81% and posts a sixth straight negative week
The index ended at 176,209 points as investors monitored Middle East war developments and their impact on oil prices.
Bitcoin drops to US$71,000 amid risk aversion and an 8% decline in May
The largest cryptocurrency fell 3% in 24 hours to US$71,491, according to CoinMarketCap data, ending May in negative territory.
Bitcoin trades near US$77,000 with resilience despite geopolitical tensions
BTC traded at US$77,057, up 0.2% in 24 hours, after touching a low of US$76,051 on Monday, May 18.
Bitcoin holds US$73,000 but heads for a 5% weekly drop with focus on the Middle East
BTC was stable at US$73,552 on Friday, May 29, up 0.4%, while institutional investors awaited progress on U.S. regulation.
Petrobras cuts diesel price by R$0.35 per liter with new federal subsidy
Petrobras will reduce diesel prices this Monday, May 31; the federal government decided diesel will receive a R$1.12 per liter subsidy until December.
FGV: May IGP-10 rises 0.89% and accumulates more than 3% in the year
The IGP-10 inflation index rose 0.89% in May after 2.94% in April, accumulating 3.48% in the year and 1.46% in 12 months, according to FGV.
Ibovespa posts first May gain as global markets, Ambev and banks rise
The index closed up 0.62% at 186,753 points, recovering part of the previous session's losses as banks and Ambev supported the market.
Top Gainers
- PRIO3 (Prio): up 5.65%, driven by higher oil prices and production expectations.
- BEEF3 (Minerva Foods): up 4.74%, supported by demand for meatpackers and agribusiness names.
- BRKM5 (Braskem): up 3.83%, reflecting a recovery in the petrochemical sector.
- MBRF3 (MBRF): up 3.72%, supported by performance in the meatpacking sector.
- RAIL3 (Rumo): up 3.24%, with railways and logistics in focus.
Top Losers
- HAPV3 (Hapvida): down 7.18%, pressured by concerns in the supplemental health sector.
- CYRE3 (Cyrela): down 4.98%, amid pressure on homebuilders.
- VALE3 (Vale): down 3.10%, trading at R$78.66, below its 2026 high of R$91.62.
- MRVE3 (MRV Engenharia): down 3.47%, pressured by the construction sector.
- CURY3 (Cury): down 2.89%, amid weakness in real estate shares.
Weekly Bulletin - World
Dow Jones hits record high at 50,589 points; S&P 500 and Nasdaq close higher
New York stocks closed positive on geopolitical optimism; the S&P 500 rose 0.37% to 7,473 points and the Nasdaq gained 0.19% to 26,343 points.
Nasdaq and S&P 500 close at records, boosted by AI during the week
The Dow Jones rose 0.02% to 49,609 points, the Nasdaq advanced 1.71% to 26,247 points and the S&P 500 gained 0.84% to 7,398 points.
Dow Jones rises 0.2% for the week; Nasdaq jumps 4.4% and S&P 500 gains 2.3%
The Nasdaq climbed 1.71% to 26,247 points with strong technology weight; the S&P 500 advanced 0.84% to 7,398 points and the Dow rose 0.02%.
Wall Street closes mixed; S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit records despite high PPI inflation
The S&P 500 rose 0.58% to 7,444 points and the Nasdaq gained 1.20% to 26,402 points even with April PPI at its highest since 2022.
Nasdaq and S&P 500 hit records: Nasdaq jumps 1.2% to 26,656 points
The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to 7,519 points for a new closing record; the Dow Jones fell 0.2% to 50,461 points as technology advanced.
Wall Street: S&P 500 and Nasdaq close higher and renew weekly records
Both indexes recorded a sixth consecutive weekly gain; the S&P 500 rose 0.28% to 7,229 points and the Nasdaq gained 0.87% to 25,109 points.
U.S. market saw a volatile week with Nasdaq down 0.10% under rate and inflation pressure
The May 11-15 week was volatile, with the S&P 500 posting a marginal gain and the Nasdaq down 0.10%, pressured by high rates, inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Cryptocurrencies rise after five straight declines; Ether gains 0.7% to US$2,129
Altcoins posted positive performance alongside bitcoin and stocks, supported by relief in oil prices; bitcoin rose 0.8% in 24 hours.
Cryptocurrencies fall on geopolitics and ETF outflows; Ether drops 1.4%
Most altcoins retreated, with Ether near US$2,106 after a 1.4% decline in 24 hours; bitcoin fell 0.8% amid Middle East tensions.
U.S. market in May: managers expect stock gains with large portfolio allocations
A three-minute recap of the U.S. market in May highlights expectations for gains, with a large share of stocks held in professional managers' portfolios.
Top Gainers
- NASDAQ (Nasdaq Composite): up 4.4% for the week, driven by technology and AI.
- SPX (S&P 500): up 2.3% for the week with consecutive records.
- DJIA (Dow Jones): up 0.2% for the week with a record at 50,589 points.
- QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF): up 1.2% on Tuesday, May 26, as technology shares rose.
- XLK (Technology Select Sector): rose as the technology sector led gains.
Top Losers
- IWM (Russell 2000 ETF): fell as small caps remained under pressure from high interest rates.
- XLE (Energy Select Sector): declined as oil prices faced geopolitical pressure.
- XLF (Financial Select Sector): posted a moderate decline as banks remained under watch.
- TLT (20+ Year Treasury): fell as bond yields moved higher.
- GLD (SPDR Gold Shares): declined as gold faced pressure from a stronger dollar.
Weekly Bulletin - Crypto
Bitcoin plunges to US$71,000 amid risk aversion and an 8% drop in May
BTC traded at US$71,491, down 3% in 24 hours according to CoinMarketCap, recording a decline of more than 8% in May.
Bitcoin holds US$73,000 but heads for a 5% weekly drop
BTC was stable at US$73,552 on Friday, May 29, up 0.4% in 24 hours, closing May in negative territory with a 5% weekly decline.
Bitcoin trades near US$77,000 with resilience despite geopolitical tensions
BTC traded at US$77,057, up 0.2% in 24 hours, after touching a low of US$76,051 on Monday, May 18, according to CoinMarketCap.
Cryptocurrencies rise after five straight declines; Ether gains 0.7% to US$2,129
Altcoins performed positively alongside bitcoin; Ether traded at US$2,129, up 0.7% in 24 hours at 10:13 a.m.
Cryptocurrencies fall on geopolitics and ETF outflows; Ether drops 1.4%
Ether fell 1.4% in 24 hours to US$2,106 while bitcoin dropped 0.8%; most altcoins retreated amid geopolitical tensions.
XRP jumps 11% and becomes the fourth-largest crypto by market capitalization
XRP overtook BNB with an 11% weekly gain and market capitalization of US$92.7 billion, trading at US$1.52 among the top four crypto assets.
XRP gains strength with institutional adoption and an almost 15% weekly rally
XRP traded at US$2.25, up almost 15%, supported by declining exchange reserves and long-term investors.
BNB targets US$900 with 5% weekly gains; XRP appears ready for another breakout
BNB traded at US$655, up 0.66% on the day and more than 5% for the week; XRP traded at US$2.46 after strong weekly gains.
ETH rises 8.9% above US$2,000; SOL gains 6.3% and DOGE rises 6.6%
ETH traded at US$2,071, up 8.9%; SOL rose 6.3% to US$87.88; DOGE advanced 6.6% to US$0.09; Cardano gained 8.9% to US$0.29.
Analysts project a 10.19% increase for crypto assets in 2026 with Ethereum and Solana in focus
Specialist forecasts for 2026 point to a 10.19% increase, focusing on Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano in the crypto market.
Top Gainers
- XRP (Ripple): up 11-15% for the week, driven by institutional adoption and a new ETF in focus.
- ETH (Ethereum): up 8.9%, moving above US$2,000 for the first time in a week.
- ADA (Cardano): up 8.9%, trading at US$0.29 as the market recovered.
- DOGE (Dogecoin): up 6.6%, trading at US$0.09 as altcoins led gains.
- SOL (Solana): up 6.3%, trading at US$87.88 during a key market moment.
Top Losers
- BTC (Bitcoin): down 5-8% in May, trading at US$71,491 amid risk aversion.
- BNB (Binance Coin): moderate decline after an attempted move toward US$900, trading at US$655.
- ETH (Ethereum): down 1.4% in 24 hours to US$2,106 amid geopolitical pressure.
- BTC (Bitcoin): down 3% in 24 hours to US$73,552 on Friday, May 29.
- Broad altcoins: declined amid ETF outflows and Middle East tensions.