The dollar experienced a significant rise against the Brazilian real, mirroring trends in other emerging markets, particularly in Latin America. This upward movement stemmed from two main factors: downward pressure on commodity prices and growing expectations of Donald Trump’s victory in the upcoming US presidential election. Trump’s reinforced rhetoric on import tariffs added weight to […]
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