The dollar closed moderately lower on Thursday, at R$ 5.06.

THE commercial dollar closed this Thursday (9) with a moderate decrease of 0.76%, at R$ 5.0620, with a cumulative depreciation of 1.86% so far this week. This is the lowest value in two years. since April 2024At its lowest point of the day, the exchange rate fell to R$ 5.0580At its peak, it rose to R$ 5.1060In this trading session, the movement was influenced by greater global risk appetite, still reflecting the unfolding conflict in the Middle East. Despite episodes of ceasefire violations between the United States and Iran, the market maintains a more optimistic bias, especially after statements from the Prime Minister of Israel. Benjamin NetanyahuRegarding the opening of negotiations with Lebanon. In the macroeconomic scenario, indicators from the United States were also on the radar. unemployment benefit claims added together 219 thousand The index for the week ending April 4th was above market expectations. PCEThe Federal Reserve's main measure of inflation, advanced. 0.4% in FebruaryIn line with expectations. Final reading of GDP for the 4th quarter of 2025 indicated annualized growth of 0.5%The data reinforces the perception of an economic slowdown, which could influence the trajectory of interest rates in the US. Domestically, with a lighter economic calendar, investors are awaiting the release of… March IPCA, scheduled for Friday (10), which should bring new signs about Brazilian inflation.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.