The US dollar remained steady against the Brazilian real after weak US economic data. These figures fueled speculation about an impending Federal Reserve rate cut. The dollar dipped by 0.08% to 4.9687 reais, with a 0.61% increase in February. On B3, the dollar’s future contract edged up by 0.03% to 4.9770 reais. Poor US retail […]
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