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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.

US Tariffs on Brazil Pressure Real as Trade Surplus Risks Shrink
CurrenciesJul 17

US Tariffs on Brazil Pressure Real as Trade Surplus Risks Shrink

The U.S. has finalized a 25% tariff on Brazilian imports under Section 301, threatening Brazil's trade surplus and sending the USD/BRL rate toward 5.10.

BRL Volatility Set to Spike on Ptax Rate and US Payrolls
CurrenciesJun 29

BRL Volatility Set to Spike on Ptax Rate and US Payrolls

The convergence of Brazil's end-of-month Ptax rate-setting and upcoming US labor data is poised to trigger sharp swings in the USD/BRL currency pair.