Despite tensions with the invasion of Venezuela and the kidnapping of Nicolás Maduro, the financial market had a day of relief. The dollar fell to its lowest value in 25 days. The stock market rose and reached its highest level since mid-December.
The commercial dollar closed this Monday (5) sold at R$ 5.405with a drop of R$0.018 (-0.84%). The price started the day on a high, reaching R$5.45 at around 10:30 am, but reversed its trajectory and started to fall, following the international movement.
The US currency is at its lowest value since December 12th. At the time, the currency closed at R$5.41.
In the stock market, the day was also marked by optimism. The Ibovespa index, from B3, closed the second at 161,870 points, an increase of 0.83%. The indicator alternated highs and lows during the morning, but firmed the upward trend in the afternoon.
The Brazilian stock market is at its highest level since December 15th. Shares of banks and mining companies boosted the Ibovespa this Monday.
After a tense start to trading on the global market, the prevailing view was that the invasion of Venezuela would have a deflationary effect on the United States. This is because the increase in oil production should increase supply in the coming months, causing fuel prices to fall on the US market in the medium term.
Cheaper fuel reduces pressure on inflation in the United States, opening space for the Federal Reserve (Fed, American Central Bank) to cut interest rates in early 2026. Lower interest rates in advanced economies encourage the migration of capital to emerging countries, such as Brazil.
*With information from Reuters
