Spot dollar closes down 0,43%
During the year, the currency accumulates a drop of 9,88%
SAO PAULO (Reuters) - After recent gains in trading, the dollar underwent a downward adjustment against the real on Tuesday, supported by hopes that the Lula government might achieve some progress in trade negotiations with the United States, just days before the start of tariff increases on Brazilian products.
The spot dollar closed the day down 0,43%, at R$5,5686. Year-to-date, the currency has fallen 9,88%.
At 17:04 PM on the B3 exchange, the dollar for August – currently the most liquid in Brazil – was down 0,35%, at R$5,5740.
