The Ibovespa operates at a high today, at 128,430.48 (+0.25%) in line with the American pre-market, as investors reflect softer than expected inflation data in the USA and an activity reading above expectations in China, setting an optimistic tone for the return of the holidays and the beginning of April. Shares of Vale (VALE3), Petrobras (PETR4), large banks, airlines, construction companies and education companies rise. Retailers and junior oil companies operate in a mixed manner. Investors reflect the strong demand that boosted growth in Brazil’s industry in March, according to the PMI, while President Lula meets with the Minister of the Civil House, Rui Costa, Minister of Finance, Fernando Haddad, and Minister of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira . On Wall Street, U.S. index futures trade higher as investors prepare for a busy week of economic data that begins on Monday, with construction spending for February and ISM manufacturing data for March due today. The March jobs (payroll) report is scheduled for Friday. (Felipe Alves)
