On a turbulent Wednesday, the US dollar experienced a modest increase against the Brazilian real, overshadowed by political concerns at Petrobras and mixed economic signals from the United States. Leadership changes at Petrobras, including the sudden departure of CEO Jean Paul Prates and the appointment of Magda Chambriard, injected uncertainty into the market. These changes […]
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