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The Brazilian real reached its strongest level since May, closing at 3.11 per USD on 2 August and gaining 4.3% year-to-date. The move reflects easing political tension after Congress blocked a trial motion against President Temer, along with higher commodity prices and a weaker dollar.
A stronger real makes Brazilian grain and meal exports dearer in dollar terms, which tends to support prices for US and other exporters' feed ingredients. The commodity-price component also points to firmer raw-material values, but the currency move is the main driver here.
poandpo.comAug 8, 2017After 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.
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.
