2025-02-20 14:37:04The Brazilian real hovered around 5.7 per USD, holding to its rebound from December’s all-time low of 6.29 seen December 18th as the dollar retreated globally, with investors reassessing Trump’s tariff threats as negotiation tactics rather than imminent economic disruptions. Domestically, President Lula’s firm stance on potential trade retaliation helped mitigate concerns over external risks, supporting foreign currency inflows. Additionally, lingering inflationary pressures continue to support the central bank’s outlook of continued aggressive rate hikes, maintaining Brazil’s interest rate differential attractive for carry trades, sustaining demand for the real.