Search

9 results for “BRL USD

Brazil’s Fuel Subsidy Tab Hits R$9.9 Billion as Petrobras Stabilizes Diesel Price Ahead of Election
MarketsSep 20

Brazil’s Fuel Subsidy Tab Hits R$9.9 Billion as Petrobras Stabilizes Diesel Price Ahead of Election

State-controlled Petrobras confirms R$9.9 billion in government subsidies to cap fuel prices, highlighting political risk before the October election.

Brazil's Central Bank Opens Foreign Currency Accounts to Exporters and Foreign Investors
CurrenciesSep 09

Brazil's Central Bank Opens Foreign Currency Accounts to Exporters and Foreign Investors

BCB Resolution 575 expands access to foreign currency accounts in Brazil for companies engaged in international trade and foreign direct investment.

Federal Police Bust R$200 Million Clandestine FX Ring Centered in São Paulo
PoliticsAug 20

Federal Police Bust R$200 Million Clandestine FX Ring Centered in São Paulo

Brazil's Federal Police launched "Operation Dark Exchange," dismantling a ring that moved R$200 million via an unauthorized currency market.

Political Uncertainty and JPMorgan Downgrade Push Brazilian Real Past R$5.20 Mark
PROCurrenciesAug 17

Political Uncertainty and JPMorgan Downgrade Push Brazilian Real Past R$5.20 Mark

Investor caution over Brazil’s fiscal outlook and tightening presidential election polls is fueling currency volatility.

USD/BRL Spikes to R$5.13 on Diplomatic Row as US Sanctions Fear Ramps Up Political Risk
CurrenciesAug 06

USD/BRL Spikes to R$5.13 on Diplomatic Row as US Sanctions Fear Ramps Up Political Risk

The Brazilian real sharply depreciated, hitting R$5.13 this week as a US-Brazil diplomatic row introduced a severe geopolitical risk premium.

US Corn Condition Drop Fails to Buoy Prices as Midwest Rain Forecast Eases Supply Worries
AgroAug 04

US Corn Condition Drop Fails to Buoy Prices as Midwest Rain Forecast Eases Supply Worries

Corn futures fell despite a poor USDA report, as US Midwest rain forecasts override supply concerns, impacting Brazilian competitiveness.

Brazilian Real's Carry Trade Appeal Drives Currency to Seven-Week High
CurrenciesJul 27

Brazilian Real's Carry Trade Appeal Drives Currency to Seven-Week High

The Brazilian Real strengthened to a seven-week high on carry-trade flows, reflecting a structural trend driven by high interest rate differentials.

Brazil Unfreezes R$5.7 Billion in Current 2024 Budget, Releasing Funds as Fiscal Picture Improves
PoliticsJul 27

Brazil Unfreezes R$5.7 Billion in Current 2024 Budget, Releasing Funds as Fiscal Picture Improves

Brasília unfroze R$5.7B from the 2024 budget after a cut in mandatory spending projections, improving the primary balance forecast and signaling fiscal adherence.

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.