Petrobras doubles in 2026 on oil rally; Vale lags on iron ore weakness

Petrobras shares have surged ~100% in 2026, driven by higher oil prices and supportive political dynamics, while Vale underperforms due to falling iron ore prices, China's economic weakness, and rising global supply. The divergence reflects commodity-specific fundamentals and policy tailwinds for the Brazilian state-controlled oil major.

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