Dollar ends higher against the real on a volatile day as the market is aware of Trump's tariffs

On the day of the announcement of reciprocal tariffs by the American president, Donald Trump, the dollar rose slightly and remained below R$ 5.70. The stock market alternated highs and lows, but closed practically stable. The commercial dollar closed this Wednesday (2) sold at R$ 5,699, with an increase of R$ 0.015 (+0.27%). The price even dropped to R$ 5.66 around 10:20am. At the day's high, around 11:35 a.m., it reached R$ 5.71. Related news: …

Similar behavior was observed in other Latin American currencies

The dollar closed this Wednesday (April 2, 2025) quoted at R$5.699, a daily increase of 0.27%. The market closed at 5:00 p.m., the same time as the announcement of the “tariff hike” conceived by the President of the United States, Donald Trump (Republican Party). The expectations of financial agents have already influenced the indicators. Despite this, the effects of Trump's announcements should only be felt in the main markets starting on Thurs…

The dollar registered a slight increase this Wednesday (2), amid the caution of investors who await the announcement of new commercial tariffs by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. At 15:24 p.m., the American currency was quoted at R$ 5,691, with an increase of 0.15%. The announcement about the rates is scheduled for 17:00 Brasília time and should be implemented immediately. Trump has stated that the tariffs will affect “all tradi…

On the eve of the United States’ “Liberation Day,” when reciprocal tariffs will be announced by US President Donald Trump, the Ibovespa closed Tuesday (1st) with a 0.68% increase, at 131,147.29 points, supported by the indicator’s heavyweights. This Wednesday (2), the US government will announce surcharges on products imported by the United States and […]