Dollar Climbs to R$5.33 as Risk-Off Trade Lifts Greenback Against Real
Caution before the return of U.S. economic releases steered investors toward the dollar.
Overview
- The spot dollar rose 0.66% to R$5.3314 at Monday’s close after trading between R$5.2949 and R$5.3324.
- The move tracked a broader advance in the greenback, with the DXY up roughly 0.27%–0.29% near 99.57–99.59.
- The euro gained 0.35% against the real to R$6.1755, reflecting cross-currency strength in the dollar complex.
- Market tone turned more risk-averse as investors awaited U.S. data releases resuming after the government shutdown pause.
- Uncertainty around the U.S. technology sector and expectations for a steady, relatively hawkish Fed stance added support to the dollar.