Dollar rises to R$ 5.20 and closes at the highest level in 11 days

Influenced by the internal market, the dollar once again surpassed the barrier of R$ 5.20 and closed today (20) at the highest level in 11 days. The stock exchange (B3) fell for the first time after three consecutive rises, but ended the week with gains. The commercial dollar ended this Friday sold at R$5.208, up R$0.037 (+0.72%). The quotation operated upwards during almost the entire session, reaching R$ 5.24 at the maximum of the day, around 10:30 am. Throughout the afternoon, the currency slowed down, but still closed higher. The currency closed the week up 1.98% and is at the highest level since the last day 9. Despite the weekly gain, the dollar accumulates a 1.36% drop in 2023. by settings. The B3 Ibovespa index closed at 112,041 points, down 0.78%. Even with today’s retreat, the indicator advanced 1% in the week. The shares of oil and mining companies rose, driven by the recovery of commodity prices (primary goods with international quotation), but shares of banks fell today. Americanas falling Shares of Lojas Americanas, a company that filed for bankruptcy after the disclosure of debts of up to R$ 43 billion, fell 29%. The paper, which was worth around R$12 up to ten days ago, ended the day quoted at R$0.79. As of Monday (23), the retailer’s shares will no longer be part of all B3 indices. Central. In an interview on Wednesday (18), he criticized the body’s autonomy and the inflation targeting regime. Yesterday (19), the Minister of Institutional Relations, Alexandre Padilha, denied that the government intends to revert the BC’s autonomy. US stocks closed higher, driven mainly by technology companies. * With information from Reuters agency

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