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Dollar comes back to R $ 5.49 in day of global instability

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Briefings

Brazilian stock market closed lower at 166,191 points after facing international pressure from US tech sector losses and a stable Selic rate of 13.75%. The dollar strengthened to R$ 5.488, reflecting global risk aversion. Brazil's industrial production contracted 0.8% in September, while the US Nasdaq fell 5.52% and S&P 500 dropped 4.36%. Lula's economic team met to discuss fiscal policy without announcing specific measures.

Key points

• Brazil's Ibovespa index closed at 166,191.45 points, down 0.82%, following a drop in US technology stocks.
• The dollar strengthened to R$ 5.488, driven by international risk aversion and US market declines.

Context

The market reaction occurred on November 5, 2026, amid global instability. Brazil maintained the Selic rate at 13.75% annually, while US tech stocks suffered significant losses. Lula's government discussed fiscal measures without specific announcements after meeting economic team members.

Limitations

Data covers only the session on November 5, 2026. Industrial production figures are from September comparisons. Specific corporate performance details are limited to technology sectors.

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