On Tuesday, May 28, 2024, the U.S. dollar fell against the Brazilian real. This drop followed significant local economic data releases. These included the central government’s monthly primary result and the IPCA-15 inflation index, which came in lower than expected. Current exchange rates Dollar Spot Rate: The dollar closed down 0.35%, buying at R$5.154 and […]
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