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Dollar drops to R $ 5.45 after US elections and before Copom

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Briefings

The US dollar closed at R$ 5.451 after the 2026 midterm elections, driven by Democratic victories and market expectations of a Copom interest rate decision. The Ibovespa rose 1.23% to 167,563 points, while the Brent crude fell 8.67% to US$ 94.62 per barrel. The Brazilian market paused before the Copom's interest rate announcement, with the dollar hitting a session high of R$ 5.498 before settling on a negative trend.

Key points

• The US dollar fell 0.64% to R$ 5.451 after the 2026 midterm elections, where Democrats secured control of the Senate and House of Representatives.
• The Ibovespa index rose 1.23% to 167,563 points, while the Brent crude fell 8.67% to US$ 94.62 per barrel, reflecting external market conditions.

Context

The article reports on the US dollar's performance following the 2026 midterm elections, where Democrats won control of the Senate and House of Representatives. The Brazilian market paused before the Copom's interest rate decision, with the dollar hitting a session high of R$ 5.498 before settling on a negative trend. The findings are based on Reuters data from November 4, 2026.

Limitations

The evidence covers only the US dollar and Ibovespa performance on November 4, 2026, with no data on the Copom's interest rate decision or Petrobras stock movements. Uncertainty exists regarding the final dollar rate before the Copom announcement, and the evidence does not include future forecasts or additional country-specific data.

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