Real Time: Ibovespa Slightly Up with Weak IBR-Br; Dollar Rises with Russia and Ukraine in Focus

Follow the Ibovespa and the markets in Real Time. The Ibovespa (IBOV) starts the week with its eyes on important indicators of the Brazilian economy. The IBC-Br, considered a preview of the GDP, fell 0.1% in June on a monthly basis, below expectations. Analysts had predicted a 0.5% increase in the period, according to Reuters. The Focus Bulletin showed a reduction in inflation estimates for the 12th consecutive week. Economists surveyed by the Central Bank lowered the IPCA forecast from 5.05% to 4.95% in 2025. The expectation for Selic at 15% and exchange rate at R$ 5.60 remained unchanged. Overseas, investors are monitoring negotiations between Ukraine and Russia after the meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.