5 May 2026, 01:31  Brazil: Ibovespa Falls as Middle East Risks Weigh.

The Ibovespa dropped 0.9% to close at 185,600 on Monday, pressured by rising tensions in the Middle East. Oil prices jumped after reports that two missiles struck a US warship, though a senior US official denied the incident. The IRGC Navy released a map designating parts of the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian military control, warning it may act against vessels that breach its rules, raising concerns over shipping security. With the strait effectively closed, fears of an energy shock fueling global inflation persisted. Banks led losses, with Ita

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