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Brazilian Real Rebounds to 3-Week High as June Inflation Eases
CurrenciesJul 14

Brazilian Real Rebounds to 3-Week High as June Inflation Eases

The Brazilian Real strengthens to 5.11 per USD as June annual inflation cools to 4.64%, supporting the central bank's recent monetary policy decisions.

Ibovespa tests 173k as easing rate outlook lifts equities
InvestingJul 10

Ibovespa tests 173k as easing rate outlook lifts equities

Brazil's Ibovespa rises 1.22% to 172,742.12 points as a cooling IPCA-15 inflation reading and reassuring Central Bank remarks relieve domestic rate pressures.

El Niño Fears Spark 17% Brazilian Coffee Price Surge
AgroJul 08

El Niño Fears Spark 17% Brazilian Coffee Price Surge

A projected Super El Niño threatens Brazilian crops, driving Arabica coffee prices up 17% and raising food-led inflation risks for investors.

BRL Volatility Set to Spike Ahead of Crucial July 10 IPCA Print
CurrenciesJul 08

BRL Volatility Set to Spike Ahead of Crucial July 10 IPCA Print

Brazil's upcoming IPCA inflation data could push 12-month accumulated price growth to 4.81%, threatening to halt the central bank's rate-cutting cycle.

July 10 IPCA Print Set to Test BRL as Inflation Creeps Higher
CurrenciesJul 07

July 10 IPCA Print Set to Test BRL as Inflation Creeps Higher

Brazil's upcoming June IPCA inflation data on July 10 will test the BRL as annual inflation remains above the central bank's 4.5% upper tolerance limit.

Brazil Stablecoin Rules Spark Congressional Battle Over Oversight
TechJul 06

Brazil Stablecoin Rules Spark Congressional Battle Over Oversight

Brazilian crypto groups fight Central Bank stablecoin proposals as Crown’s BRLV claims a 50% market share amid tightening virtual asset regulations.

BRL Under Pressure as Brazil Warns Inflation Will Breach Target
CurrenciesJul 02

BRL Under Pressure as Brazil Warns Inflation Will Breach Target

The Brazilian Real faces downside pressure as the central bank raises its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.2%, well above the official 4.5% target ceiling.

Former Central Bank Chiefs Back Brazil Financial Autonomy Bill
MarketsJul 01

Former Central Bank Chiefs Back Brazil Financial Autonomy Bill

Five former Central Bank presidents and 32 directors signed a joint letter supporting PEC 65/2023 to secure the monetary authority's financial autonomy.

Brazil Real Under Pressure as Copom Easing Collides with Inflation
CurrenciesJun 30

Brazil Real Under Pressure as Copom Easing Collides with Inflation

The Brazilian Real faces volatility as the central bank cuts rates to 14.25% while Focus Survey 2026 inflation expectations climb to 5.3%.

USD/BRL Volatility Spikes on June Ptax and US Labor Data
CurrenciesJun 30

USD/BRL Volatility Spikes on June Ptax and US Labor Data

Traders brace for USD/BRL swings as Brazil's final June Ptax rate calculation collides with crucial US labor data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary.

Brazil Crypto Lobby Fights Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules
TechJun 29

Brazil Crypto Lobby Fights Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules

ABcripto rejects a Central Bank proposal to classify stablecoins as electronic money, warning of high taxes and disruption to Brazil's crypto payment market.

USD/BRL Nears 5.17 as Copom Signals 2028 Inflation Horizon
CurrenciesJun 29

USD/BRL Nears 5.17 as Copom Signals 2028 Inflation Horizon

The Central Bank of Brazil's shift toward a 2028 inflation convergence horizon to justify Selic cuts has narrowed the carry-trade yield differential, weakening the Real.

Brazil Crypto Lobby Clashes With Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules
TechJun 28

Brazil Crypto Lobby Clashes With Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules

ABcripto opposes classifying stablecoins as electronic money under PL 4.308/2024, warning of market friction and potential exchange delistings.