LatAm Opens After Ibovespa’s 0.5% Dip | Pre-Open, Oct 7
Latin America opens after the Ibovespa fell 0.52% on Tuesday, with oil near US$90 a barrel, Fed minutes due at 2 pm ET and Peru's central bank deciding. The post LatAm Opens After Ibovespa’s 0.5% Dip | Pre-Open, Oct 7 appeared first on The Rio Times .
Latin American markets opened today, influenced by a softer dollar and Wall Street's record session. However, oil prices near $90 a barrel kept inflation concerns alive for central banks across the region. Brazil's real currency ended little changed against a weakening dollar, while the Ibovespa, Brazil's main stock index, slipped even as US stocks gained.
The day's focus was on the Federal Reserve minutes, which would help determine the global rate story. Energy costs remained elevated, impacting local inflation and interest rates.
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