On Tuesday, the US dollar fell to 4.9630 reais, a 0.38% drop. This move away from the 5.00 reais level aligns with global trends. Investors worldwide turned to riskier assets. This shift came after signs that the Federal Reserve might postpone cutting rates. The dollar’s slight rise of 0.50% in February contrasts with this drop. […]
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