Dollar Rises to R$5.47 Ahead of Inflation Data in Brazil and US
On Monday, July 8, 2024, the dollar increased, closing at R$5.476 after three sessions of decline.
Investors eagerly await inflation data from Brazil and the United States, looking for clues about future monetary policy.
The day saw significant volatility, influenced by federal comments on fiscal conditions and a softer stance on spending cuts.
The commercial dollar rose 0.25%, ending at R$5.475 for buying and R$5.476 for selling. The futures contract for August increased by 0.22%, reaching 5,487 points.
Last Friday, the dollar closed at R$5.4627, marking a 0.43% drop. Over the week, the currency had seen a 2.27% decrease.
Monday’s trading session broke a three-day losing streak for the dollar. Modest gains came as investors anticipated statements from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and key inflation reports.
Ahead of São Paulo’s holiday on Tuesday, market liquidity was lower, with the dollar’s slight increase bringing its value to R$5.4769. The dollar has risen by 12.89% since the beginning of 2024.
Last week’s fluctuations resulted from market skepticism about public finances and President Lula’s monetary policy criticisms.
These concerns eased recently, and by Friday, the dollar had a weekly decline of 2.27%.
Upcoming Economic Data and Market Dynamics
This week focuses on economic data from Brazil and the U.S. Jerome Powell will testify before the Senate on Tuesday and the House on Wednesday, potentially revealing future U.S. monetary policy.
Brazil’s June inflation index (IPCA) will be released on Wednesday, followed by the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) on Thursday and the Producer Price Index (PPI) on Friday.
The Central Bank‘s Focus Report showed the median market projection for the 2024 IPCA increased from 4.00% to 4.02%.
The projected exchange rate for the end of 2024 and 2025 remains at R$5.20. These figures highlight the interconnected nature of global economic indicators and their impact on currency markets.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial as they affect not just investors but also broader economic stability and planning.
These dynamics influence everything from import prices to inflation expectations globally.
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| Instrument | Last | Change | YoY | Prev. | High | Low | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBOV | 183,827.59 | +0.46% | +21.85% | 182,991.13 | 168,310 | 167,142 | — |
| USD/BRL | 5.16 | +0.01% | -5.13% | 5.16 | 5.18 | 5.14 | — |
| SELIC | 14.00% | — | — | — | — | — | |
| PETR4 | 41.64 | -0.05% | +35.19% | 41.66 | 41.97 | 41.15 | 41,499,400 |
| VALE3 | 72.97 | +0.83% | +30.75% | 72.37 | 73.54 | 72.66 | 17,658,000 |
| ITUB4 | 38.60 | -1.03% | +4.57% | 39.00 | 39.34 | 38.39 | 29,487,800 |
| BBDC4 | 16.85 | +0.36% | +3.50% | 16.79 | 16.90 | 16.67 | 19,416,900 |
| BBAS3 | 19.37 | +0.47% | +0.73% | 19.28 | 19.44 | 19.16 | 11,069,200 |
| B3SA3 | 14.26 | -0.21% | +12.73% | 14.29 | 14.47 | 14.11 | 33,037,800 |
| ABEV3 | 14.89 | -0.80% | +21.91% | 15.01 | 15.07 | 14.81 | 16,453,100 |
| WEGE3 | 47.59 | +0.49% | +29.99% | 47.36 | 48.08 | 47.36 | 3,364,600 |
| PRIO3 | 59.14 | -0.19% | +50.67% | 59.25 | 59.81 | 58.74 | 3,325,600 |
| SUZB3 | 41.33 | +2.35% | -23.55% | 40.38 | 41.48 | 40.35 | 3,914,900 |
| RENT3 | 34.68 | -0.09% | +0.84% | 34.71 | 34.96 | 34.35 | 7,979,100 |
| AZZA3 | 15.89 | -2.63% | -53.76% | 16.32 | 16.42 | 15.82 | 1,330,300 |
| CSNA3 | 4.30 | +0.47% | -42.65% | 4.28 | 4.41 | 4.26 | 10,076,100 |
| GGBR4 | 24.69 | +2.19% | +51.38% | 24.16 | 24.85 | 24.18 | 7,047,600 |
| ENEV3 | 24.21 | -1.38% | +70.49% | 24.55 | 24.64 | 23.99 | 9,297,000 |
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