To date, the US president had imposed rates on products from China, as well as steel and aluminum, also affecting goods from Mexico and Canada
It recorded a slight discharge on Wednesday (2), amid the caution of investors awaiting the announcement of new commercial tariffs by the president of ,. At 3:24 pm, the US currency was quoted at R $ 5,691, with a 0.15%increase. The tariff statement is scheduled for 5 pm Brasilia time, and should be implemented immediately. Trump stated that tariffs will affect “all business partners” from the US, without specifying a limit. This uncertainty generates concerns about a possible increase in inflation and the distortion of global supply chains, especially if there are retaliation from other countries. Experts already speak of a scenario of “stagflation”, characterized by high inflation and economic slowdown.
To date, the US president had been imposed on products on products from steel and aluminum, also affecting goods from Mexico and Canada. This uncertainty about new tariffs has led investors to look for safer alternatives, such as gold and fixed income securities. Future gold contracts, for example, reached a historic record, while the rates of Wall Street and Europe scholarships presented falls.
In contrast, Brazilian assets showed a recent appreciation, reflecting a “rotation” movement of investments outside the United States. In the American labor market, the creation of jobs in the private sector had a positive performance in March, with the addition of 155,000 new vacancies, exceeding market expectations. Payroll data is disclosed is scheduled for next Friday, which may further impact the economic scenario.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Posted by Fernando Dias
