The dollar closed slightly higher on Wednesday, at R$ 5.00.

THE commercial dollar closed this Wednesday (29) with a slight increase of 0.42%, quoted at R$ 5.0030, with a gain of 0.12% so far this week. At its peak for the day, the exchange rate rose to R$ 5.0130At its lowest point, it reached R$ 4.9810In this trading session, investors' attention turned to the decisions of the so-called "Super Wednesday," with monetary policy announcements in Brazil and the United States. Federal Reserve (Fed), through the FOMC, kept the US benchmark interest rate in the range between 3.50% and 3.75% per year, a decision widely expected by the market, although not unanimous — with one dissenting vote in favor of a 0.25 percentage point cut. In a statement, the Fed He highlighted that economic activity continues at a solid pace, while inflation remains high, influenced in part by global energy prices. Following the decision, the chairman of the monetary authority, Jerome Powell, adopted a more cautious tone regarding potential interest rate cuts, reinforcing the need to monitor the inflationary scenario. In Brazil, the market awaits the position of… Central Bank (BC)The Central Bank will announce its decision on the Selic rate at 6:30 PM. Market expectations are for it to remain at 14.75% per year. Among the data released today, the… IBGE reported an increase of 2.37% in the Producer Price Index (PPI) in March, after a drop in the previous month. As for FGV Ibre reported an advance of 2.73% in IGP-M April, intensifying signs of inflationary pressure. In the labor market, the country created 228,208 formal jobs in March, according to Novo CagedBrazil's performance reached its best result for the month since 2024. Externally, the persistent tension between the United States and Iran remains on the radar. The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and President Donald Trump's rejection of an Iranian proposal increase the perception of global risk. As a result, oil prices remain high. Brent close to US$120 per barrel and the WTI Above US$105, increasing inflationary concerns in the short and medium term.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.