Brazilian Real
Coverage of Brazilian Real in the Nexus archive.
- Vale Q2 Profit Falls 35% to US$1.37 Billion
Vale's Q2 net profit fell 35% year-on-year to US$1.37 billion, missing the US$1.84 billion analyst forecast. A negative US$798 million swing on derivatives, linked to a stronger Brazilian real, contributed to the decline.
- WEG Q2 Preview: Analysts See an 8% Profit Dip
Analysts predict an 8% decline in WEG's second-quarter profits due to a stronger Brazilian real and transformer expansion costs. Major banks attribute the expected earnings pressure to these factors.
- Global Economy Briefing — July 16, 2026
The Dow Jones reached 40,211 amid soft U.S. CPI data, while Brent crude approached $85 due to risks near the Hormuz Strait. Emerging markets and Brazil remain cautious, with Brazil's real stable but uncertainty around the Selic rate path.
- Carry Traders Shift Away From Dollar for Emerging-Market Bets
Carry traders are shifting their focus from the US dollar to emerging-market currencies. The article mentions exchange rates between the US dollar and Brazilian real in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and notes Economy Minister Luis Caputo's efforts to finalize US financial support for Argentina.
- Global Economy Briefing — July 4, 2026
A soft US payrolls report reset the Federal Reserve's hiking schedule, boosted European markets to records, and stabilized Brazil's real near R$5.21, impacting Latin American investors.
- Oil-Rich Latin America Lures Traders Navigating War Jitters
The Brazilian real outperformed emerging market currencies in August 2025, driven by anticipation of U.S. interest rate cuts and minimal impact from the ongoing trade war. Traders are optimistic about Latin America's oil-rich economies amid geopolitical uncertainties.