The U.S. dollar continued its downward trend against the Brazilian real, marking its third consecutive day of decline. This trend aligns with falling Treasury yields globally, as investors respond to recent U.S. inflation data and GDP reports. On Thursday, the spot dollar closed at 4.9228 reais, reflecting a 0.19% drop. Over three days, the currency […]
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