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Stocks in Brazil climbed during early trading Wednesday, as the Bovespa Index increased 1.1% to 184473.96.
Among local companies with a market cap of at least 50 billion Brazilian reais ($9.52 billion), Banco BTG Pactual SA Ord is the biggest leader this morning, gaining 4.5%, and B3 Brasil Bolsa Balcao gained 3.2%. Localiza Rent A Car Ord rounds out the top three movers, as shares rose 2.8%.
Prio Ord is the biggest early laggard, falling 2.6%, followed by shares of Petroleo Brasileiro Ord, which fell 1.4%.
On the currency front, the WSJ Dollar Index added 0.2% to 96.32. The dollar weakened 0.3% against the real to 5.25 reais.
In the bond markets, the 10-year Brazilian government bond yield declined 1.9 basis points to 6.351%.
Data source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet
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March 25, 2026 09:31 ET (13:31 GMT)
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