On Tuesday, the dollar witnessed a modest increase against the Brazilian real, extending its climb above the 5-real mark for the second consecutive session.
This rise, closing at R$5.0314 with a gain of 0.12%, came as global sentiment improved slightly in anticipation of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy meeting.
The significance of this threshold becomes apparent, as the dollar has not reached these levels since late October 2023.
The upward trajectory continued in the morning, signaling a marked increase after surpassing the 5 reais level for the first time in more than four months.
This development reflects growing investor caution, notably on the inaugural day of the pivotal central bank meetings in both Brazil and the United States.
By 9:03 AM Brasília time, the spot dollar had increased by 0.4%, achieving 5.0457 reais.
Simultaneously, the most immediate dollar futures contract on B3 saw a 0.16% rise, reaching 5.0470 reais.
The recent surge saw the U.S. dollar climb 0.54% to 5.0254 reais, breaking the 5-reais barrier since October 31, 2023.
In a strategic move, the Central Bank announced an auction of up to 16,000 traditional currency swap contracts.
This action aims to roll over the swap due on May 2, 2024. It highlights the bank’s commitment to ensuring currency stability during key economic events.
Brazil and U.S. central bank meetings have heightened investor alertness, fueling recent dollar strength.
The market eagerly anticipates meetings’ outcomes, pivotal for global financial stability and future economic directions.