The day after tariff From the government Donald Trump, the financial market had a day of instability. The dollar closed over $ 5.60 for the first time in almost two months. The stock exchange retreated 0.69% and has registered the worst month since December.
The commercial dollar ended this Thursday (31) sold at R $ 5,601, with a rise of R $ 0.011 (+0.19%). The price reached R $ 5.62 around 10:30 am, fell to R $ 5.58 around 1:10 pm and stabilized around R $ 5.60 at the final trading time.
In the highest value since June 4, when it was at $ 5.64, the commercial dollar rose 3.07% in the month. The border, however, accumulates a 9.37% drop in 2025.
The stock market had a more tense day. B3’s Ibovespa index closed at 133,071 points, with a 0.69%retreat. The indicator fell 4.17% in July, the worst monthly performance since December.
Both domestic and international factors influenced the financial market on Friday. The dollar continued to gain strength across the planet after Donald Trump’s government extended negotiations with Mexico for 90 days. The commercial euro was stable on Thursday, sold at $ 6.39, still under the reflection of the trade agreement between the United States and the European Union.
In the internal scenario, the dollar was pressured by defining the PTAX rate, average rate of the last business day of the month. This rate is used to correct international reserves and government debt indexed to the exchange rate.
In addition, the scholars Monetary Policy Committee (Copom), which has not ruled out the possibility of interest rates if inflation rises in the coming months. The expectation of higher interest rates stimulates the investment escape from the stock market for fixed income applications.
* With information from Reuters
