The US dollar retreated against the Brazilian real for the second consecutive day. Market reactions to inflation data in the United States and employment figures in Brazil drove the currency’s movement. The dollar closed at R$ 5.4361, marking a 0.16% decrease. Over the week, the US currency fell 1.54% against the real. This performance mirrored […]
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