Daily General Analysis
July 20, 2026
Folks, grabbing a coffee here and checking out what caught fire this week. The landscape is tense, but with a few cracks of opportunity for those who know where to look. Let's get straight to what matters.
1. US-Iran War: Oil at USD 90 and the Suez Canal in the Crosshairs
Fact: The US completed its ninth consecutive night of strikes on Iran, with oil crossing the USD 90/barrel mark and a former NATO commander warning that the Suez Canal could be the next target for destabilization.
Judgment: I Would Reduce exposure to risk assets and buy inflation protection. Nobody holds oil at USD 90 with the risk of the Suez closing.
Assets/Sectors: Petrobras (PETR4), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Vale (VALE3) (maritime freight), Oil ETFs (USO).
2. Trump's Tariff Blitz: 50% on Canada and a Blow to Brazilian Exports
Fact: The US imposes a 50% tariff on Canadian products via an unprecedented legal clause, while a study by Apex Brasil reveals that over half of Brazilian exports hit with a 25% surcharge come from São Paulo and Santa Catarina.
Judgment: I Would Sell exposure to Brazilian manufacturing and agribusiness companies heavily reliant on exports to the US. The risk of retaliation and increased costs is real and immediate.
Assets/Sectors: WEG (WEGE3), BRF (BRFS3), Gerdau (GGBR4), Brazilian meat and footwear sectors.
3. Bond Market Calls the Shots in the UK: New Premier, Same Fiscal Risk
Fact: The new British prime minister takes office, but Wall Street analysts warn that the bond market (USD 4.2 trillion) is "hyper-reactive" and in control, punishing any fiscal misstep.
Judgment: I Would Maintain caution with UK assets and favor short-term US Treasury bonds as a temporary safe haven.
Assets/Sectors: UK Gilts, British Pound (GBP), Global fixed income ETF (BNDX), European banks exposed to the UK.
4. Big Pharma Embraces Psychedelics: Eli Lilly Buys AtaiBeckley for USD 3.8 Billion
Fact: Eli Lilly (LLY) announces the acquisition of AtaiBeckley for up to USD 3.8 billion, signaling that the traditional pharmaceutical industry is betting heavily on psychedelic drugs for mental health.
Judgment: I Would Buy a position in LLY and biotech sector ETFs focused on mental health. The catalyst is enormous, and Lilly has the capital to speed up approvals.
Assets/Sectors: Eli Lilly (LLY), Compass Pathways (CMPS), Mind Medicine (MNMD), IBB ETF (iShares Biotech).
5. Mexico Hits Record Sales of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: 22% Growth in the Semester
Fact: Mexico sold 53,430 electric and hybrid vehicles in the first half of 2026, the highest number ever recorded, with a 22% increase over the previous year, driven by tax incentives and a greater supply of Chinese models.
Judgment: I Would Buy exposure to automakers with a strong presence in Mexico and battery suppliers. The country is becoming an EV hub for the Americas.
Assets/Sectors: BYD (BYDDF), General Motors (GM) (factories in Mexico), QuantumScape (QS) (batteries), Electric vehicle ETF (IDRV).
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