The dollar registered a moderate increase this Tuesday morning, reaching R$ 5.20.

At 9:24 am (Brasilia time) this Tuesday (30), the commercial dollar was operating with a moderate increase of 0.52%, quoted at R$ 5.1990, with a gain of 3.16% in the partial month. On the previous day (29), the exchange rate rose 0.12%, to R$ 5.1720. The DXY – an index that compares the strength of the dollar with the main global currencies – advanced 0.26%. This morning, investors were reacting to new indicators of the Brazilian economy, while awaiting the release of labor market and economic activity data from the United States. In Brazil, the Central Bank (BC) It was reported that the gross debt of the general government reached 81.1% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in May, above the 80.2% recorded in the previous month. During the same period, the consolidated public sector posted a primary deficit of R$ 56.131 billion. Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), in turn, announced that the Producer Price Index (PPI) It fell 0.30% in May compared to April, reversing the 2.62% increase recorded in the previous month. Of the 24 industrial activities surveyed, seven showed a drop in prices. In the accumulated year, the IPP It registered a 4.80% increase, while the 12-month variation slowed to 1.99%. The Ministry of Labor will release the data later today. General Registry of Employed and Unemployed Workers (Caged)Regarding the creation of formal jobs in May. In the political arena, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is participating in the Mercosur summit, held in Paraguay. In the US, investors are awaiting the release of the report. JoltsThe indicators, along with data on job openings in May and the consumer confidence index for June, could influence expectations for the next steps in monetary policy. Federal Reserve (Fed)In the geopolitical arena, uncertainties remain regarding negotiations between the US and Iran. Although some risk premiums have already been removed from the markets, disagreements persist about a new round of negotiations. While the White House reported that representatives from both countries are expected to meet in Doha in the coming days, the Iranian government stated on Monday that no meeting had been scheduled. This conflicting information keeps investors alert to the possibility of further volatility, especially in the international oil market.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.