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29.01.202616:13:54UTC+00Brazilian Real Reverses Gains

The Brazilian real retreated to over 5.23 per US dollar after previously reaching its strongest point since May 2024. This shift comes amid a stabilized dollar and a general pullback in emerging market currencies, prompting investors to lock in profits following significant currency gains. Diminished global risk appetite and a reallocation of portfolios back into dollars have further reduced the demand for emerging market foreign exchange, thus impacting the real's value. Domestically, the decision by the Brazilian Central Bank (Copom) to maintain the Selic rate at a stringent 15%—a historically high level—serves as a stabilizing factor, indicating that any potential easing will be cautious and contingent on data. This stance ensures one of the broadest real yield differentials among emerging markets, bolstering foreign investment in Brazilian assets for both carry and duration purposes. This support is further sustained by favorable trade conditions and a consistent demand for local fixed-income securities. Nonetheless, ongoing fiscal and political uncertainties continue to elevate risk premiums to some extent, prompting investors to hedge their positions.

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