Brazil: Ibovespa Near Flat as Middle East Stays in Focus.

The Ibovespa traded little changed around the 173,300 level on Monday, with the situation in the Middle East continuing to dominate the headlines. The US and Iran agreed to suspend recent hostilities and resume diplomatic talks after both countries exchanged fresh attacks over the weekend before agreeing to halt hostilities and meet in Doha on Tuesday. Oil prices edged higher but remained near pre-conflict levels, limiting concerns over renewed energy-driven inflation. Financial stocks led gains, with Ita