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In 2017, Brazil's stock market was characterized by a robust recovery from a deep recession, with the benchmark gaining approximately 22.3% in local currency and the MSCI Brazil Index returning 24.11% in USD terms . The rally was largely driven by falling inflation and interest rates (the Selic rate), which stimulated domestic consumption and exports. Top Recommended Stocks (2017) brazilian stocks to buy 2017
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