On December 19, 2024, Brazil's Senate approved a 15% tax on the profits of multinational corporations, a move aimed at increasing government revenue. The Ibovespa index closed at 121,188 points, reflecting a slight increase of 0.34%. In the same trading session, the dollar decreased by 2.27%, settling at R$6.12, while the euro fell by 2.4% to R$6.35. The market saw significant activity in individual stocks, with Localiza's shares rising over 9%, while Vale (VALE3) experienced a decline of 1.9%, marking its lowest market value since May 2020. Additionally, the Federal Reserve announced a 0.25 percentage point reduction in interest rates, with expectations of only two more similar cuts in 2025. The capital markets in Brazil reported a total fundraising of R$43.6 billion in November, with 55% of this amount coming from debentures.