
Former Brazilian central bank chief Roberto Campos Neto said part of the real's sharp late-2024 depreciation came from companies acting ahead of an expected 2025 dividend tax. He said the real's 2025 rebound is partly a consequence of that same movement.
This is a background explanation of currency swings rather than a new shock, so it has limited direct effect on feed prices. A firmer real modestly raises the cost of Brazilian exports in dollar terms.
After 92 past neutral macro events, Brazilian Real (BRL per USD) moved a median +0.4% over 5 sessions (58% higher; middle half -0.7% to +1.4%), and +0.4% over 20.
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