Bovespa index closes at 171,906.50 points, up 2.02%

The Ibovespa closed Monday, November 9, at 171,906.50 points, gaining 2.02% in its second consecutive advance. The result kept Brazil's benchmark near the 172,000-point level after a volatile session in Sao Paulo.

According to Reuters, Vale and banks were the main supports for the index, while the performance of Wall Street provided additional backing. Reuters described the closing figures as preliminary.

Mining and banks lead gains

The Ibovespa reached an intraday high of 172,037.53 points and a low of 168,498.45 points. The range highlights the sharp recovery from the session's early level, although the index still finished below its high.

Vale shares were among the strongest large-cap contributors, while major banks also advanced. Reuters reported that Vale ON gained 3.03% to 65.98 Brazilian reais. Petrobras moved in the opposite direction as pressure on international oil prices weighed on the energy group.

Market breadth remains positive

Individual stocks also showed broad gains. A separate Investing.com market report identified industrials, basic materials and public utilities as the sectors supporting the wider advance. It reported Marfrig Global Foods as the strongest performer of the session, while Brava Energia was among the weakest.

For investors, Monday's move marks a continuation of the rebound but does not by itself establish a lasting change in the index trend. The Ibovespa's next direction will depend on whether support from commodities, banks and international markets persists in subsequent sessions.

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