THE commercial dollar closed this Tuesday (7) with a slight increase of 0.12%, at R$ 5,1500In daily high, the exchange rate rose to R$ 5.1710At its lowest point, it retreated to R$ 5.1360.
Geopolitics puts pressure on markets.
In this trading session, the movement was influenced by increased tensions in the Middle East, following the President of the United States, Donald Trump…to reinforce the ultimatum to Iran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The harsher rhetoric increased global risk aversion and boosted oil prices, amplifying inflationary concerns. Furthermore, Iran's Revolutionary Guard issued security alerts for civilians in areas considered high-risk, increasing tension on the international stage.
Measures in Brazil are now on the radar.
Domestically, the market reacted to… Provisional Measure (MP) Published by the federal government to mitigate the impacts of rising oil prices. The package includes actions focused on diesel, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), and aviation kerosene (QAV), in addition to offering credit lines to airlines. According to the government, the measures will be valid between April and May 2026, with an estimated cost of R$ 4 billion, divided between the Union, States, and the Federal District.
Trade balance slows down in March
Investors also assessed the trade balance data. According to the Secretariat of Foreign Trade (Secex)Brazil recorded a trade surplus of US$6.405 billion in March, with a daily average of US$291.1 million, a 17.2% decrease compared to the same period last year. Exports totaled… US$ 31.603 billionwhile imports reached US$ 25.199 billion.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.