18 Quotes by Carlos Hokama

The rates outlook is positive and the real is rebounding, but the (inquiry) still makes the market uncomfortable. The market is just advancing cautiously.

With economic measures on the path to being completely approved the markets are very optimistic in general. We've also still got new buyers coming into market.

Brahma was one of the highlights, though there was no clear reason.

Argentina is still a big factor in markets' behavior. People are worried about Brazil's currency and about its economic recovery.

Emerging market stocks were hit hard today, along with their bonds. Lingering fears over higher U.S. interest rates triggered profit-taking again, one day after we saw some good rallies.

Due to these two factors, the market is in waiting mode.

The (stock) market nervously followed New York again, slightly affected by the delay in ruling on the FGTS workers' fund. But we weathered New York fall quite well.

Our decline was all in function of what was happening outside Brazil. But we were also with an accumulated rise of 14 percent and we needed a reason to take profits.

The moment investors confirmed the size of the rate hike, they jumped to buy stocks. Needless to say, the U.S. stock market rally is also helping sentiment.