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Lombard Odier argues the Brazilian real has not yet priced in expected structural reforms despite its recent rally. It expects the pro-reform speaker of the lower House to be re-elected in February's congressional elections, which could bring inflows into Brazilian assets and support further BRL gains.
A stronger real makes Brazilian commodity exports pricier in dollar terms, which can firm offshore soybean and meal prices if Brazilian sellers hold back, while a weaker real has the opposite effect.
lombardodier.comVasileios Gkionakis, PhDJan 29, 2019After 213 past bearish macro events, Brazilian Real (BRL per USD) moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -1.5% to +0.9%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 73 past neutral macro events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -1.9% to +2.1%), and -1.6% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
