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Danske Bank analysts see signs the Brazilian recession is easing, with Q2 GDP falling 2.9% y/y versus 3.8% in Q1. They forecast near-term real strength on higher commodity prices and a slightly undervalued currency, but expect USD/BRL to rise from mid-2017 as China slows.
A forecast of a stronger real near term and weaker commodity prices later affects the cost of Brazilian soy and corn exports priced in dollars. Expected easing of Brazil's rate cycle is a modest macro factor for domestic feed demand.
octaafrica.netDec 19, 2016After 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.
