On a cautious Monday morning, the U.S. dollar climbs to R$4.90 as investors globally await crucial inflation data from Brazil, the U.S., and China. At 9:45 AM Brasília time, the currency marked a 0.41% increase, standing firmly at R$4.90. Previously, it closed at R$4.88, after a slight dip of 0.51%. Throughout 2024, the real has […]
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