On Friday, the financial markets witnessed an unexpected twist as the spot dollar surged against the Brazilian real, defying global currency trends. Closing at R$ 5.167, this marked a modest but notable 0.27% rise, peaking earlier in the day at R$ 5.176. This financial movement was not random but a direct response to comments from […]
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