The Ibovespa rose nearly 0.5% to trade above 150,000, setting a new record on support from fresh corporate news. The central bank’s Focus Bulletin showed inflation forecasts for 2025 were revised down for the sixth straight week, from 4.56% to 4.55%, following the softer inflation signals from last week, aiding a backdrop for rate cuts next year. Major banks advanced on hopes of improved credit, with Ita