The spot dollar closed 1.07% higher at R$6.0652 on the sell side, a new all-time closing record and its fifth straight daily gain. The move reflected reaction to Trump's threats against BRICS and to Brazil's fiscal package, and the dollar is up about 25% this year.
A record-high dollar against the real raises the local cost of imported feed inputs in Brazil and reflects market pressure from fiscal and trade uncertainty.
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Dec 2 spot dollar record close at R$6.0652 and fifth straight gain directly document the move, attributed to the fiscal package and Trump's BRICS threats.