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US-Iran oil spike
Coverage of US-Iran oil spike in the Nexus archive.
- Colombia Markets: COLCAP & the Peso — July 9, 2026
Colombia's COLCAP rose 0.81% on July 8, 2026, driven by a US-Iran oil price surge and a stronger peso. The market gains were led by companies like Nutresa, Grupo Bolivar, and Celsia.
- Brazil Markets: Ibovespa & the Real — July 9, 2026
Brazil's Ibovespa fell 0.79% as Vale dropped 4.6% due to softer iron ore prices, while a US-Iran oil spike supported Petrobras and stabilized the real. The market decline was partially offset by gains in energy stocks and currency stability.