São Paulo Daily Brief — Thursday, August 13, 2026

| Instrument | Level | Session |
|---|---|---|
| Ibovespa (Brazil) | 167,491 | -0.23% |
| USD/BRL | 5.1781 | +0.29% |

Source: RT close, 2026-08-12. Figures rendered directly from the feed.

01

Weather & What to Wear

FOUR-DAY OUTLOOK

Today feels like the pause before a warmer weekend. The air is dry and mild, with only a ten percent chance of a drizzle.

Wear a cotton shirt and keep a thin jacket for later. You will not need an umbrella.

Friday and Saturday warm into the mid-twenties. Sunday stays comfortable, so outdoor plans hold.

Sunset today: 5:49 pm

02

Day at a Glance

SNAPSHOT

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-0.23%

167,491.07

-0.23%

65,860.95

+0.45%

10,982.72

-1.31%

2,999,524

-0.76%

2,430.45

+0.29%

58,737.38

+0.13%

| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 167,491.07 | -0.23% | +21.85% | 167,874.64 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| SELIC | 14.00% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PETR4 | 41.64 | -0.05% | +35.19% | 41.66 | 41.97 | 41.15 | 41,499,400 |
| VALE3 | 72.97 | +0.83% | +30.75% | 72.37 | 73.54 | 72.66 | 17,658,000 |
| ITUB4 | 38.60 | -1.03% | +4.57% | 39.00 | 39.34 | 38.39 | 29,487,800 |
| BBDC4 | 16.85 | +0.36% | +3.50% | 16.79 | 16.90 | 16.67 | 19,416,900 |
| BBAS3 | 19.37 | +0.47% | +0.73% | 19.28 | 19.44 | 19.16 | 11,069,200 |
| B3SA3 | 14.26 | -0.21% | +12.73% | 14.29 | 14.47 | 14.11 | 33,037,800 |
| ABEV3 | 14.89 | -0.80% | +21.91% | 15.01 | 15.07 | 14.81 | 16,453,100 |
| WEGE3 | 47.59 | +0.49% | +29.99% | 47.36 | 48.08 | 47.36 | 3,364,600 |
| PRIO3 | 59.14 | -0.19% | +50.67% | 59.25 | 59.81 | 58.74 | 3,325,600 |
| SUZB3 | 41.33 | +2.35% | -23.55% | 40.38 | 41.48 | 40.35 | 3,914,900 |
| RENT3 | 34.68 | -0.09% | +0.84% | 34.71 | 34.96 | 34.35 | 7,979,100 |
| AZZA3 | 15.89 | -2.63% | -53.76% | 16.32 | 16.42 | 15.82 | 1,330,300 |
| CSNA3 | 4.30 | +0.47% | -42.65% | 4.28 | 4.41 | 4.26 | 10,076,100 |
| GGBR4 | 24.69 | +2.19% | +51.38% | 24.16 | 24.85 | 24.18 | 7,047,600 |
| ENEV3 | 24.21 | -1.38% | +70.49% | 24.55 | 24.64 | 23.99 | 9,297,000 |

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03

What to See & Do

THURSDAY IN SÃO PAULO

04

Getting Around

TRANSPORT

The single-journey Metrô fare is R$5.40. The Paulista and Centro stations connect well for today’s plan via Lines 1 and 2.

Today’s rodízio restricts license plates ending 5 and 9 from 7 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 8 pm in the expanded centre. Check the CET map before driving.

MASP is closest to Trianon-MASP station. Pinacoteca is three minutes from Luz on Line 1 or Lines 4 and 11 at the adjacent CPTM station.

05

Where to Eat

LUNCH & DINNER

Lunch: Try Jardin de Napoli on Rua Martiniano de Carvalho in Higienópolis for old-school Italian. Budget R$80 per person with a main and water.

Dinner: Bar da Dona Onça in Centro does comforting Brazilian plates for around R$70. For a lighter option, try Z Deli in Pinheiros with sandwiches near R$50.

06

Practical Info

GOOD TO KNOW

Carry your phone with Pix or a contactless card. Most venues accept cards, but street vendors prefer cash.

Book nothing for today except dinner if you want a table after 8 pm. MASP and Pinacoteca have walk-up entry.

Keep your phone in a front pocket on Avenida Paulista and around Luz after dark. The museum areas are fine, but stay alert at station exits.

07

Community & Lifestyle

FOR NEWCOMERS

The Rio Times’ digital nomad crowd often gathers at Coffee Lab in Pinheiros on weekdays. It is an easy place to meet other English speakers without a formal event.

Check the São Paulo Digital Nomads group on WhatsApp for a Thursday co-working meetup. Many members post the day’s chosen café by 9 am.

08

Game Day

THE WEEKEND ROUND

No big club fixture lands today, but Sunday is the day to watch futebol for the atmosphere.

If a match kicks off this weekend, your best bet for atmosphere is Bar do Marli in Vila Madalena. It draws a friendly crowd of locals and gringos.

For a more Centrão feel, head to Bar Léo on Rua Aurora. It fills with regulars on game nights.

Confirm the exact fixture before you set out. Every screen in a Vila Madalena bar will have the main match.

09

Business & Markets

WEEK IN FIGURES

The board carries the verified session figures. The session itself was mixed, with no single clear signal for professionals.

Latin American currencies held steady against the dollar, a calmer note after recent volatility. Gold and silver rose strongly, which matters for commodity-readers.

The week ahead turns on US activity data and any fresh signals from Brasília. For now, the mood is cautious rather than defensive.

10

Plan Ahead

THE WEEK

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11

FAQ

QUICK ANSWERS

Is MASP actually open late today?

Can I use contactless payment everywhere?

What should I do if I only have one free morning?

Sources: MASP Official Visit Page, MASP Official Ticket Page, Pinacoteca Official Plan Your Visit, Pinacoteca Official Ticket Page, Pinacoteca Official General Info

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