Brazilian real strengthens as US dollar hits two‑month low FAST-MOVING
The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged between 3.5% and 3.75% for the fifth consecutive meeting, with three of the twelve voting members favoring a 0.25‑point hike. Core PCE inflation for June rose only 0.1% against a market expectation of 0.2%, reinforcing expectations that the Fed will not raise rates soon.
On July 30 the U.S. dollar slipped to about R$5.06, its lowest level in almost two months, prompting the Brazilian real to appreciate. The weaker dollar and an inflow of foreign capital lifted Brazil’s main stock index, the Ibovespa, up roughly 1.88% to 177,158 points. Foreign investors increased demand for Brazilian equities, further supporting the rally. At the same time, global oil prices fell, with Brent at US$86.88 per barrel (‑1.37%) and WTI at US$83.59 per barrel (‑1.03%).
The market also anticipates a cut in Brazil’s Selic rate following the more benign inflation data, adding to the positive sentiment for risk assets in the country.
Entities: Brazil · Brazilian real · Brazilian real · Brazilian real (BRL) · Brent crude oil · Core PCE price index · Federal Reserve · Ibovespa · Ibovespa · Kevin Warsh · U.S. Federal Reserve · U.S. core PCE index
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What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Brazil's Ibovespa index dropped 1.52 % to 173,885 points after the Fed decision. (multiple articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Fed vote on the rate decision was 9‑3, with three members favoring a 0.25‑point increase. (2026‑07‑30)
- [● 10 SOURCES] The US Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged at 3.5‑3.75% on July 29. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Probability of a September Fed rate hike rose to about 74 % after the meeting. (Market outlook)
- [● 5 SOURCES] The U.S. dollar fell to about R$5.09‑5.10 after the Fed decision. (multiple articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Escalating tensions in the Middle East helped lift oil prices. (multiple articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Brent crude oil rose about 7 % to roughly US$88‑90 per barrel. (multiple articles)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Kevin Warsh gave a moderate tone, indicating inflation is moving toward the 2 % target and the Fed may not raise rates soon. (multiple articles)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The core PCE price index advanced 0.1 % in June, below the market expectation of 0.2 %. (multiple articles)
- [● 21 SOURCES] The US dollar fell to about R$ 5.061, a 0.93 % decline, its lowest level in almost two months. (Currency market data)
- [● 23 SOURCES] The U.S. core PCE price index for June advanced 0.1 %, below the 0.2 % market expectation. (multiple)
- [● 22 SOURCES] Ibovespa rose about 1.88% to roughly 177,158 points. (Brazilian stock exchange)