B3 Predicts Market Hangover After Election Spike

B3 CFO warns of market slowdown

B3 expects a 'hangover effect' after October's trading spike due to election volatility.

“Periods of extreme volatility like these usually bring something of a market hangover with them. We will very likely see a sharp slowdown.”

October trading volume record

B3 recorded average daily trading volume of more than R$66 billion in October, over twice the annual average.

First half of November volumes drop

B3 reported trading volumes in early November were already below October's peaks but above the annual average.

Selic rate remains at 13.75%

The Selic benchmark interest rate is expected to stay at 13.75% for longer, though this outlook could change.

Fixed income assets exceed R$10 trillion

B3's outstanding stock of fixed-income assets surpassed R$10 trillion for the first time.

B3 invests in fixed-income analytics

B3 announced a R$40 million investment with Leto Asset Management in Idex Analytics for fixed-income indices.

B3 acquires CRDC stake

B3 completed a 60% stake acquisition in CRDC, a receivables registration market operator.