The US dollar has seen a notable increase against the Brazilian real, closing at R$5.6404, marking a 0.46% rise. This uptick reflects a broader pattern influenced by global economic currents and contrasting national economic performances. Initially, the dollar softened against the real as Brazil‘s GDP for the second quarter outperformed expectations. The Brazilian economy expanded […]
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