Even in a less favorable global scenario, the BRL outperformed its peers
BRL appreciated 1.9% during the week and outperformed its peers
BRL outperformed its peers and closed the week at 3.78
During a week marked by strong gains, the exchange rate closed at 3.84
The Brazilian real was stable by the end of the week, closing at 4.05 per dollar
The BRL appreciated 3.0% to 4.05 reais per dollar by the end of the week
The Brazilian currency remained under pressure last week and hit 4.21 reais per dollar
The volatile international environment continues to pressure the Brazilian currency.
The Brazilian real fell to as low as 4.21 per dollar on Thursday
Exchange rate reached 4.13 reais per dollar during the week
Most currencies weakened last week as the crisis in Turkey fueled concerns about emerging market economies
Crisis in Turkey triggers global risk aversion
The BRL closed the week at 3.71, outperforming its peers.
Closing the week at 3.71 per dollar, the Brazilian real performed in line with its peers
The exchange rate appreciated and closed at its strongest level since last month
Despite fluctuating sharply, the BRL closed the week virtually flat at 3.85
rising concerns regarding a trade war between the U.S. and China pressured emerging market currencies
BRL underperformed peer currencies last week
The Brazilian currency closed the week at 3.79 reais per dollar, depreciating 1.5%
BRL rebounded after Central Bank intervention extension was announced
The Brazilian Central Bank ramped up intervention in the FX swap market and the BRL soared
The exchange rate closed the week at 3.77 reais per U.S. dollar, underperforming its peers.
The BRL closed the week at 3.65 reais per dollar, gaining 2.3% and performing in line with its peers
The Central bank announced an additional 15,000 swap contracts offer.
The BRL weakened to 3.60 reais per dollar, depreciating 2.1% during this period
Intervention in the FX market and weaker labor market figures in the U.S. provided relief to the BRL in the end of the week.
The BRL traded above 3.50 last week, but closed the week at 3.46 reais per dollar
The BRL closed the week at 3.41, appreciating 0.3% and outperforming its peers
The exchange rate closed the week at 3.42 reais per U.S. dollar, depreciating 3.4% and underperforming its peers
The exchange rate reached 3.37 reais per dollar, underperforming its peers.
The BRL appreciated slightly (0.3%) but underperformed most of its peers
The Brazilian currency depreciated 1.0%, underperforming its peers
Less benign international scenario put pressure on emerging market currencies
BRL virtually unchanged during a week marked by low volatility
The Brazilian real continued to trade near 3.25 per dollar.
Despite sovereign rating downgrade by Fitch, the BRL remained range-bound
The exchange rate closed the week at 3.23 reais per dollar, appreciating 2.2%
The global scenario broke its benign period last week and increased instability pressured emerging market currencies
Pickup in wage inflation in the U.S. boosted the dollar against many currencies
Emerging market currencies continued to perform well, but the 1.5% gain in the BRL was stronger than for most of its peers
A benign international scenario continues to support emerging market currencies
Brazilian companies resumed bond issuances abroad.
The Brazilian real strengthened and returned to its November level.
Amid a benign international scenario and reduced liquidity, the BRL ended the final session of the year at 3.31.
The BRL weakened amid rumors that Brazil’s sovereign credit rating could be downgraded
Domestically, the postponement of the pension reform vote in Congress to 2018 pressures the BRL
In the year through November, Brazilian bond issuances overseas totaled $31.2 billion
The BRL depreciated on rumors that the pension reform may only be voted in 2018.
Emerging-market currencies strengthen against the U.S. dollar and the BRL reaches its strongest level in November
In the midst of uncertainties surrounding the pension reform, the BRL reached its weakest level against the USD since June.
Greater risk appetite globally and government efforts to push reforms favored the BRL.
The exchange rate closed the week at 3.31 reais per dollar, depreciating 2.4%
The exchange rate closed the week at 3.24 reais per dollar, depreciating 1.3% and performing in line with its peers
Expectations of a boost to the U.S. economy strengthened the dollar and pressured FX markets
Lower-than-estimated inflation in the U.S. weakens the dollar.
Brazil’s National Treasury issued $3 billion in bonds abroad last week.
U.S. dollar strengthened and pressured emerging market currencies in late September
The BRL slightly depreciated during the week, in line with its peers, but remains in the 3.10-3.15 range
Central Bank announced rollover of 60% of contracts due in October.
BRL reaches 3.09 reais per dollar, its strongest level since May.
The BRL closed the week at 3.14 reais per U.S. dollar, appreciating 0.6%.
Domestic uncertainties later pressured the exchange rate, which closed the week at 3.16 reais per U.S. dollar
The minutes of the last Federal Reserve meeting and rising commodity prices boosted currencies last week, including the BRL
Brazilian currency underperformed its peers amid rising international and domestic uncertainties
Strong figures from the U.S. labor market pressured the BRL, preventing a sixth consecutive weekly gain.
The BRL ended the week at 3.13 reais per dollar, appreciating 0.4% from the previous week.
International scenario strengthened emerging market currencies, including the BRL.
Approval of the labor reform in the Senate and lower-than-expected inflation in the U.S. boost the BRL during the week
As wage pressures in the US remain subdued, late in the week the greenback lost momentum against the BRL
The BRL ended the week at 3.31 reais per U.S. dollar, outperforming its peers
Non-approval of the labor reform by the Senate’s Social Affairs Committee pressured the BRL.
In a week shortened by the holiday, the exchange rate continued to trade between 3.25 and 3.30 reais per U.S.
The exchange rate depreciated 1.55% from one week earlier, underperforming its peers
Non-residents, banks and institutional investors hold positions of $13.8 billion, $9.9 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively
Political uncertainty in the domestic scenario continues to pressure the BRL, which ended the week at 3.26 reais per dollar.
Last week, political headlines created great instability in financial markets.
Last week, greater market optimism regarding the approval of the pension reform in Congress supported appreciation in the local currency.
The approval of the pension reform by a special committee in the Lower House enabled the BRL to outperform its peers.
Political noise pressured the Brazilian currency last week.
Risk aversion driven by the French elections and concerns regarding the pension reform bill in Congress pressured the BRL
The outstanding amount of FX swap contracts now stands at $18 billion
Exchange rate ended 1Q17 at 3.12 reais per U.S. dollar
Uncertainty about the approval of the pension reform and the increase in the country risk premium pressured the BRL last week
A more benign external scenario and improved risk outlook strengthen the BRL
Payroll figures pointing to solid growth in the U.S. labor market increased expectations of a rate hike by the Fed next week.
As expectations for an increase in the benchmark interest rate in the US intensified, the BRL weakened.
Global risk aversion and the expiration of $4.55 billion in FX swap contracts pressured the BRL late last week.
Rising commodity prices and expectations of larger inflows to Brazil boosted the BRL last week
Real appreciates again due to better-than-expected data from China.
U.S. dollar continues to lose strength against different currencies amid uncertainties about U.S. economic and monetary policy.
The BRL appreciated against the greenback and closed at 3.14 reais per U.S. dollar, its strongest level since October
The BRL closed the week at 3.17, appreciating 1.36% from a week earlier and outperforming its peers
Last week, there were four bond issuances by Brazilian companies abroad, adding up to $5.2 billion.
The Brazilian real started the first week of 2017 appreciating against the U.S. dollar.
The exchange rate appreciated during the year and ended 2016 at 3.25 reais per dollar.
BRL appreciates and outperforms peer currencies.
The U.S. Fed decision to increase the benchmark interest strengthened the dollar against most currencies, including the BRL.
The BRL appreciated on expectations of the spending cap bill vote and on the fact that the Pension Reform was sent to Congress.
Brazilian currency depreciated 1.8% last week.
The exchange rate closed the week at 3.41 reais per U.S. dollar, underperforming its peers
During a week of sharp volatility, the BRL hit 3.47 reais per dollar, but closed the week with a slight gain
BRL weakens due to uncertainties regarding the next U.S. administration and central bank intervenes to reduce volatility
With the U.S. elections approaching and rising uncertainties on the outcome, investors turned their backs on riskier assets
The BRL appreciated and reached its highest level in 2016 (3.10) due to capital inflows brought by the Repatriation Law.
News regarding inflows due to adherence to the repatriation program favored the BRL last week
The approval of the PEC 241 improved expectations regarding the fiscal adjustment and boosted the BRL last week.
Two Brazilian companies offered bonds abroad last week
The U.S. Fed signaled a gradual interest rate hike favoring stocks and currencies around the world.
Central bank reduces interventions through reverse swap auctions
Brazilian corporate issuances abroad add up to $15.5 bn year-to-date and more than double 2015 figures.
During the week of the impeachment and COPOM meeting in Brazil and labor market data in the U.S., the BRL around 3.25
The message given by the Fed led currencies to weaken around the world.
The amount of reverse swap contracts auctioned last week was reduces to $500 million from $750 million.
Since last Thursday, the central bank has been carrying out auctions of US$ 750 million
Exchange rate closed the week at 3.17, strongest level since July 2015
The exchange rate remained range-bound, trading at 3.25-3.30 reais per U.S.
The National Treasury raised $1.5 billion in international markets last week
The international scenario favored flows to emerging markets, strengthening their currencies last week
Brazilian companies resumed bond offers overseas last week
The reversal of the global risk-off movement favored emerging markets currencies last week
Britain’s vote to leave the European Union caused risk aversion and pressured emerging market currencies
Uncertainties related to the UK’s referendum on whether to remain in or leave the EU increased risk aversion
Overseas bond issuances total $11.1 billion year-to-date ($9.6 billion from corporations)
Weaker figures on the U.S. labor market damped expectations of an earlier interest rate hike by the Fed.
Despite the announcement of fiscal adjustment measures by the Brazilian government, the exchange rate depreciated 2.50%
An oil & gas company issued $6.75 billion in bonds expiring in 5 and 10 years.
The BRL weakened 0.9% during the week, slightly outperforming its peers
After two consecutive months of outflows, the currency flow was positive in April
The exchange rate closed the week at its strongest level in 2016
After two consecutive months of outflows, the currency flow became positive in April.
Central bank offered $24.7 billion in reverse FX swap contracts last week
After ending last year and January 2016 in positive territory, the currency flow was negative in February and March.
A favorable external environment led to appreciation in emerging market currencies last week
Risk-off sentiment led to depreciation in emerging-market currencies last week.
Slightly weaker BRL during a week of political turmoil.
The National Treasury raised $1.5 billion by issuing international bonds due in 2026, with a 6.125% p.a. yield
The Brazilian currency closed at 3.75
The BRL slightly appreciated, as international markets reacted positively to China’s signals toward exchange rate stabilization and new fiscal measures.
S&P downgraded Brazil’s sovereign rating to BB from BB+, and maintained a negative outlook.
Low global growth worries weaken the Brazilian real
More dovish signals by the Fed led the dollar to weaken against several currencies.
The BoJ decision surprised expectations and boosted global markets
The central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee decision to keep the Selic unchanged surprised market expectations and pressured the currency
Uncertainties surrounding China drove international markets
FX flow in 2015 was the best annual result since 2012
The dollar strengthened almost 50% against the real in 2015
After weakening against the dollar and topping 4.00, the exchange rate reversed the depreciating trend
Fitch downgraded Brazil’s sovereign rating to speculative grade and the exchange rate closed the week near 4.00 reais per U.S. dollar
Moody’s placed Brazil’s sovereign rating on review and paved the way for a downgrade
In November, there were $4.1 billion in currency inflows
If this pace is maintained, contracts will be fully rolled over for a fifth consecutive month.
The currency strengthened as presidential vetoes were maintained.
The exchange rate closed at 3.85 reais per U.S. dollar, underperforming its peers
Notwithstanding stronger U.S. payrolls, the Brazilian currency outperformed its peers
Brazilian real strengthened due to a more favorable scenario.
On Friday, political uncertainties once again weighed on the currency.
Brazilian real followed the external scenario and closed the week at 3.76 reais per U.S.dollar.
The Brazilian real appreciated slightly during the past week.
Brazilian Real reaches new lows and Central Bank increases its intervention on FX market.
Domestic uncertainties and FED decision led Brazilian real to 3,95 reais per dollar.
The Brazilian Real weakened after losing investment grade by S&P and closed the week at 3.87 reais per U.S. dollar.
The Brazilian currency weakened throughout the whole week due to the deterioration in the fiscal outlook.
The real weakened beyond 3.65 at some point with the global risk aversion, but markets calmed down later in the week.
Domestic and international scenarios influenced the currency and the Brazilian real floated around 3.50 reais per U.S. dollar.
The financial flow became positive after 11 weeks of outflows
Another week of depreciation for the local currency and the central bank accelerated the pace of FX swap rollovers.
Another week of exchange rate depreciation. But the central bank maintained the pace of FX swap rollovers.
The downward revision in the government’s fiscal target for this year and coming years impacted the exchange rate last week.
The real weakened by the end of last week due to domestic uncertainties.
Uncertainties surrounding the Grexit and the drop in commodity prices put pressure on the exchange rate, which weakened beyond 3.20 reais per U.S. dollar.
Central bank slowed down the rollover pace of August contracts. If the new pace is maintained until the end of the month, the means rollover of 60%.
After three weeks of appreciation, the real depreciated last week.
Fed’s signaling reduced dollar strength and the real appreciated last week, despite the reduction in the FX swap rollover pace.
International bond issuances gave a boost to the Brazilian real, which strengthened throughout the week.
The central bank will, once again, roll over 80% of the total batch (if the pace is sustained) and will reduce its short position in FX swaps by $1.7 billion.
Domestic and external factors put pressure on the currency later in the week, that reached 3.09
Brazilian currency continued to trade around 3.00 reais per U.S. dollar.
The approval of fiscal measures and weaker U.S. labor market figures led the real to strengthen later on.
The real interrupted last week the appreciating trend seen in recent weeks
The real kept last week the upward trend, moving below the level of 3.00 reais per dollar.
The real extended the strengthening trend of the previous weeks, due to domestic and international factors
The exchange rate held the upward trend of the previous week, although Fitch Ratings revised the outlook on Brazil’s sovereign debt to negative from stable.
The exchange rate was still highly volatile last week, but unlike previous weeks, the Brazilian real closed stronger than one week earlier.
The central bank also informed its intention to fully rollover swap contracts expiring after May 1st.
The exchange rate was highly volatile last week. Along with domestic political and economic uncertainties, the FOMC’s decision also influenced the currency.
During the past week, the Brazilian real continued to depreciate in the face of local political and economic uncertainties.
Exchange rate depreciated beyond 3.00 reais per U.S. dollar and the central bank did not change its form of intervention.
The depreciating trend in the Brazilian real was interrupted by the announcement of new fiscal tightening measures on Friday.
The exchange rate closed at 2.87 reais per dollar
The Brazilian real depreciated over the past week until the release of weaker U.S. retail sales data on Thursday.
The Brazilian real depreciated and underperformed its peers last week
The currency flow was once again positive last week, with $756 million in net inflows.
The monetary authority sold $500 million in FX swap contracts last week and rolled over contracts expiring in February.
The monetary authority sold $500 million in FX swaps last week and rolled over contracts due in February.
The Brazilian real and its peer currencies strengthened during the week
The currency market waited for the Central Bank to define the renewal of its swap program.
Foreign Currency Outflows Reach $7.1 Billion in December
The international scenario moved the Brazilian real and other emerging market currencies last week.
The exchange rate depreciated last week and closed at 2.654 reais against the U.S. dollar
The Brazilian real appreciated until Wednesday, on the back of the expected interest-rate increase by the Central Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee.