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US Dollar falls to R$ 5.14 and stocks rally on market relief

The US currency hits its lowest level in over 10 days, and the Ibovespa ends the week in positive territory.

Daniele Morais
August 22, 2026 · 3 min read
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US Dollar falls to R$ 5.14 and stocks rally on market relief
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The US dollar closed at R$ 5.14, hitting its lowest level in just over 10 days. The greenback's decline came amid a day of relief across both domestic and international markets.

The day's positive momentum was also reflected in the stock market's performance. The benchmark index ended the session up nearly 2%, managing to close the week in positive territory.

With information from Agência Brasil.

Source: Agência Brasil

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