
Dollar closes higher, surpassing R$ 5,24 amid global risk aversion.
The escalating conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel is driving increased demand for safe-haven assets and pushing the US dollar to its highest level in weeks.
The currency reached R$ 5,18 amid fears of war, but Donald Trump's talk about ending the conflict brought the exchange rate down, and the currency closed almost stable at R$ 5,1591.
The Pentagon estimates that initial attacks consumed billions in munitions, and the pace of military spending is raising alarms in the United States Congress.
Exporters and investors are selling dollars following statements made by the US president. The Brazilian currency gained strength.
Exporters sell currency and reduce exchange rate pressure, but the war keeps the dollar high for the week.
International conflict and rising oil prices are boosting global demand for assets considered safe havens.
Global movement of risk assets is driving down the US dollar against emerging market currencies like the Brazilian real.
The reaction in global markets was a rise in oil prices and a flight of investors from riskier assets, such as stocks, currencies, and bonds of emerging countries.
The US dollar ended the day well below its trading peak.
A Central Bank report indicates a drop in exchange rate and interest rate estimates, with inflation and GDP remaining stable in the outlook until 2029.
The currency closed Friday at R$ 5,13, with a slight drop, following volatility linked to the formation of the Central Bank's rate and inflationary pressure.
It was an overall negative session for risk assets.