Economy
Dollar rises 0.74% and closes again above R$ 5
Publication: Feed Editoria
Author: Wellton Máximo - Repórter da Agência Brasil*
Source published: 13/10/2026, 21:57:00 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 20:27:39 UTC
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Briefings
Brazil's Ibovespa closed down 1.04% at 206,887.52 points after hitting record highs the previous week, while the dollar rose 0.74% to R$5.023. The Brazilian dollar advanced 8.50% in 2026 despite a 0.34% drop in the dollar index. Petrobras and other oil contracts showed mixed results with Brent falling 0.9% and WTI rising 0.43%. The Brazilian dollar's performance was driven by domestic election uncertainty and central bank swap cancellation, not external market movements.
Key points
- Ibovespa closed at 206,887.52 points down 1.04% after hitting record highs the previous week.
- Brazilian dollar rose 0.74% to R$5.023 despite a 0.34% drop in the dollar index.
Context
The Brazilian dollar advanced 8.50% in 2026 despite a 0.34% drop in the dollar index. The Ibovespa closed at 206,887.52 points down 1.04% after hitting record highs the previous week. Petrobras and other oil contracts showed mixed results with Brent falling 0.9% and WTI rising 0.43%. The Brazilian dollar's performance was driven by domestic election uncertainty and central bank swap cancellation, not external market movements.
Limitations
Data covers one trading session on 2026-10-13. Petrobras and other oil contracts showed mixed results with Brent falling 0.9% and WTI rising 0.43%. The Brazilian dollar's performance was driven by domestic election uncertainty and central bank swap cancellation, not external market movements. No additional background context or source link provided.
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