The dollar strengthened against the Brazilian real on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. The currency closed at R$ 5.6651, a slight increase of 0.14%. This movement aligned with global trends, as the DXY index rose by 0.30%. Finance Minister Fernando Haddad addressed fiscal concerns. He announced plans to adjust spending growth dynamics. Some measures may require […]
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