Dollar today: currency opens Friday (16) in decline, quoted at R$ 4.82

The US dollar fell by 0.50% compared to the last close. The currency started this Friday (16) quoted at R$ 4.82 for buying and selling. This is the lowest recorded value of the currency in a year, amid positive data from the Brazilian economy.

The euro started the day quoted at BRL 5.27 for buying and selling, according to data from the European Central Bank. The coin was up 0.20%. The increase is influenced by the rise of stock exchanges in Europe, reducing the offer of the euro in Brazil.

The Ibovespa opens at a high of 1.99% and breaks 119 thousand points. The index is at 119,221 points. This is the highest value since October 2022, after the risk agency S&P raised Brazil’s rating from stable to positive, attracting international investments to the country.

In addition, there is the prospect of a drop in Brazilian and American interest rates, which favors Bovespa. Shares of companies in the domestic market stand out, mainly Vale (VALE3) and large banks, such as Banco do Brasil (BBAS3), which rose 2.05%.