We study the relationship between a set of macroeconomics variables and stock market returns for the Brazilian economy after the Real Plan. We find that returns do not hedge against expected inflation, and the inflation rate and output show no negative relationship, which is inconsistent with a "modified fisherian" and "proxy effect" hypothesis. Yet there is "inverse causality", i.e. stock market movements affect inflation rate if measured by ex ante interest rates. Results show no significant relationship between stock market and output. We also find a relationship between the Bovespa index and C-bond spreads and exchange rates.
