The dollar’s value fluctuated throughout the trading day, influenced by various global and domestic factors. Initially, the U.S. currency surpassed R$ 5.70 ($1.02) as investors considered the possibility of Donald Trump winning the U.S. elections. However, the dollar lost strength towards the end of the session. New economic stimuli announced in China and a recovery […]
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