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Oil prices eased slightly on Friday, March 13, 2026, after reaching $100 a barrel in recent weeks. Brent crude was up less than 1% in morning trading, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) registered a decline.
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The move toward lower prices follows the United States granting a temporary 30-day license allowing countries to purchase Russian oil and related products currently held at sea. This marks the first relaxation of sanctions against Russia by Washington since the start of the war in Ukraine in February 2022.
The decision comes as the U.S. And its allies function to mitigate what is being described as the largest oil supply shock in decades, exacerbated by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Despite the temporary price relief, political rhetoric remains heightened. Former President Donald Trump stated on social media that preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and threatening the Middle East is “of far greater interest and importance” than the price of oil.
Meanwhile, Iran’s fresh supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared that Tehran will ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, and that Iran could open new fronts in the conflict if the U.S. And Israel continue their attacks.
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Brazilian Market
Domestically, the market is reacting to the Brazilian government’s decision to eliminate taxes on PIS and Cofins for diesel imports and sales, in an effort to lessen the impact of rising oil prices on consumers.
Corporate news is focused on the fourth-quarter 2025 earnings reports from Hypera and Paranapanema.
- Ibovespa: The Ibovespa (IBOV) closed its last trading session down 2.55%, at 179,284.49 points.
- The Brazilian real (USDBRL) closed at R$ 5.2423, up 1.61%.
- The iShares MSCI Brazil (EWZ) — a leading Brazilian ETF traded in New York — is down 0.78% in pre-market trading, at US$ 35.84.
International Markets
Overseas, investors are monitoring Wall Street indices, which closed at their lowest level since November in the previous session, after recording their largest declines in two decades amid ongoing geopolitical instability.
Today, March 13, data will be released on the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, and the second estimate of U.S. GDP.
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Asian markets closed lower. In Europe, major indices are trading in the red, while U.S. Futures point to a negative open.
- Petróleo: Oil prices are advancing, with Brent crude trading at around US$ 100 a barrel.
- Criptomoedas: The cryptocurrency market is moving higher. Bitcoin (BTC) is up 3%, trading around US$ 71,000. Ethereum (ETH) is up 3.2%, trading at US$ 2,100.
Agenda: Today’s Schedule
Indicators
- 04h – United Kingdom – Industrial Production
- 07h – Eurozone – Industrial Production
- 09h – Brazil – Monthly Services Survey
- 9h30 – U.S. – Second Estimate of GDP and PCE
- 11h – U.S. – Jolts and Consumer Sentiment
Lula
- 08h – Departure for Rio de Janeiro
- 09h20 – Arrival in Rio de Janeiro
- 10h – Visit and inauguration of the Trauma Center at the Federal Hospital of Andaraí
- 15h40 – Departure for Brasília
- 17h – Arrival in Brasília
Fernando Haddad
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- The minister’s schedule has not been disclosed.
Gabriel Galípolo
Check the Markets This Morning
Asian Exchanges
- Tokyo/Nikkei: -1.40%
- Hong Kong/Hang Seng: -0.98%
- China/Shanghai: -0.81%
European Exchanges (market open)
- London/FTSE100: -0.11%
- Frankfurt/DAX: -0.29%
- Paris/CAC 40: -0.46%
Wall Street (futures market)
- Nasdaq: -0.18%
- S&P 500: -0.09%
- Dow Jones: -0.06%
Commodities
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- Petróleo/Brent: +0.22%, at US$ 100.70 a barrel
- Petróleo/WTI: -0.41%, at US$ 95.34 a barrel
- Ouro: +0.53%, at US$ 5,098.91 per troy ounce
Cryptocurrencies
- Bitcoin (BTC): +3%, at US$ 71,876.86
- Ethereum (ETH): +3.2%, at US$ 2,105.63
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