The financial market begins this Friday (21) with positive expectations about the dollar, influenced by possible advances in negotiations between the United States and China, as well as potential resolution for the conflict in Ukraine.
Without relevant economic data on the domestic agenda, attention turns to the interview of Finance Minister Fernando Haddad.
Haddad, a newcomer to a trip to the Middle East, faces the challenge of balancing the Lula government’s popular demands with fiscal responsibility commitment.
Internal tensions in the government
A recent meeting between ministers of the government’s hard core and President Lula discussed the fall in presidential popularity, attributing part of the problems to the economic area.
Despite the criticism, Lula came to public defend Haddad, stating that the minister wants to “correctly take care of the economy.”
In the international scenario, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statements about being ready for a “strong and beneficial” deal with the United States helped improve the climate in markets.
In addition, the signaling of US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on possible negotiations with China to improve business relationships contributed to the fall of the dollar globally.
Perspectives for the exchange rate
The approach between the United States and China, along with the possibility of a peace agreement in Ukraine, are factors that have caused relief in the dollar quotation.
In Brazil, the recent external treasure and operations of companies such as Itaú and Raízen also help to keep the exchange rate relatively stable, close to R $ 5.70.
For today, the market will accompany the dissemination of preliminary activity indicators (PMIs) from various countries, as well as the consumer’s data from Michigan in the US.
In Brazil, the participation of Central Bank Monetary Policy Director Newton David in a Live on interest and exchange challenges in 2025 will be monitored by investors.
