Dollar price rises to R$5.23 driven by higher interest rate scenario in the USA
The commercial dollar registered a notable appreciation in the first hours of trading, reaching the level of R$5.23. This increase represents the currency’s highest point since the end of March, reflecting a general strengthening of the US currency in relation to other major currencies, both in developed economies and emerging markets. The main factor behind this movement is the expectation of the continuation of a more restrictive monetary policy in the United States. High interest rates in the American economy tend to increase the attractiveness of dollar-denominated investments for international capital, increasing their demand and, consequently, their value on the global market.
At around 9:10 am, São Paulo time, the commercial dollar showed an increase in the spot segment, being traded at R$5.2300. At the same time, the dollar futures due in July also appreciated, quoted at approximately R$5.2400. On the other hand, the commercial euro registered a slight decline of 0.08%, being traded at R$5.8974.
During the same period, the DXY index, which measures the dollar’s performance against a basket of six major global currencies, operated up 0.26%, reaching 101.68 points. This level constitutes one of the peaks observed since the intense fluctuation of April 2025, a period characterized in international financial markets as “Liberation Day”, a significant readjustment point for global assets.
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The appreciation movement of the American currency was not restricted to Brazil and the performance of the DXY index, but extended to other international currencies. The dollar rose 0.36% against the Mexican peso, 0.44% against the South African rand and 0.18% against the Chilean peso, which highlights a comprehensive movement towards strengthening the United States currency on the world stage.
