Petrobras Gains 0.7% on $320M Volume 385th in Brazil-U.S. Trade Thaw

On July 30, 2025, Brazilian equities saw mixed activity with PBR (Petrobras) rising 0.70% amid a trading volume of $0.32 billion, placing it 385th in the day’s market rankings. The session unfolded against a backdrop of evolving trade dynamics between Brazil and the United States, particularly in the energy sector.

Recent developments indicate a temporary resolution to a tariff dispute that had previously disrupted oil shipments from Brazil to the U.S. A lobbying group confirmed that exports will resume following a tariff exemption. This follows earlier reports of uncertainty over duties, which had halted shipments and raised concerns about Brazil’s exposure to protectionist policies under the Trump administration. Analysts highlighted the potential for renewed trade flows to stabilize demand for Brazilian crude, though broader geopolitical risks remain a drag on market confidence.

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