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Dollar closes below R$ 5 and retreats 1.58% a week

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Briefings

Brazilian stocks rose 0.47% on October 23, 2026, while the dollar fell 1.58% to R$4.993 amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Petro prices surged 3.13% to Brent US$116.72, driven by fears of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. The Ibovespa accumulated a 0.17% weekly decline despite the day's gain, with oil and mining stocks leading gains.

Key points

• The dollar closed below R$5 on October 23, 2026, falling 1.58% weekly to R$4.993.
• Petro Brent reached its highest level since April at US$116.72 per barrel due to Middle East tensions.

Context

Brazilian markets gained 0.47% on October 23, 2026, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East drove oil prices up 3.13%. The Ibovespa accumulated a 0.17% weekly decline despite the day's gain, with oil and mining stocks leading gains. The dollar fell 1.58% weekly to R$4.993, marking its lowest level since October 9, 2026.

Limitations

Data reflects October 23, 2026, with limited coverage of the second trading session. Petro Brent and WTI contracts for December showed 6.24% and 4.29% weekly increases respectively, but specific conflict details remain unverified.

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