At the close, at 17h14 (Brasília time) this Wednesday (06th), the commercial dollar registered gains of 0.76% and was traded at R$ 5.3030. While the Ptax decreased 0.16%, to R$ 5.3182. The session was marked by growing market demand for financial security amid international economic and health uncertainties. In addition to the influence of technical adjustments in positions after devaluation the day before, despite the auction held by Baco Central (BC) of up to 16 thousand traditional swap contracts. The market also awaits significant information from the ministerial meeting at the Planalto Palace with the presence of the Minister of Economy, Paulo Guedes, amid the second wave of coronavirus cases in Brazil, as well as in the United States, Europe and Asia. Internationally, the invasion of pro-Trump protesters in the United States Capitol and Congress is monitored, as well as the vote for the country's last Senate seats. The ADP report also pointed out that the United States closed 123,000 formal jobs in the private sector in December 2020, reflecting the country's economic weakness with significant growth in coronavirus infections and stricter social containment measures.
This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.