
Brazil's central bank intervened on August 30, 2018, with US$1.5 billion in support after the real weakened to 4.21 per US dollar, and the currency closed at 4.14. The bank also said it would intervene with US$2.15 billion on Friday to roll over short-term debt.
The move came amid Argentina's currency crisis, Turkish lira weakness and uncertainty ahead of Brazil's October presidential election.
Heavier central bank intervention and emerging-market contagion can keep the real volatile, which affects the cost of Brazilian soy, corn and meal in dollar terms. A stronger real would tend to firm Brazilian export offers, while continued weakness supports Brazilian farmer selling.
Tras 213 eventos bajista de macro pasados, Real brasileño (BRL por USD) se movió una mediana de -0,2 % en 5 sesiones (46% al alza; mitad central entre -1,5 % y +0,9 %), y +0,2 % en 20.
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