Dólar Opens Lower with Focus on US Data Releases

by Bruno Pferd February 6, 2026

written by Bruno Pferd February 6, 2026

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The US dollar dropped on Friday, potentially influenced by various economic data releases and global events.
Investors are showing interest in safer assets due to market uncertainty, with gold prices increasing by 1.9%.
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing volatility, with Bitcoin reaching a 15-month low despite public support from President Trump.
Amazons shares dropped after the companys earnings fell short of expectations, causing concern among investors despite increased investment plans of $200 billion.

Dollar PlayersForLife, US Data and Global Events Await; Gold, Cryptos, Amazon, Bradesco in Focus

The dollar opened lower on Friday, dropping 0.32 to R5.2382. Brazil’s Ibovespa stock market index opens at 10 a.m. In the U.S., investors are awaiting the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment and inflation expectations survey, as well as a speech from Fed Vice President Philip Jefferson. Globally, talks between the U.S. and Iran in Oman are being closely monitored; Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that Iran is entering the discussions “with open eyes.” Reflecting market uncertainty, investors are turning to safer investments, driving gold prices up 1.9%. April futures, however, dipped 0.1%. In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin has fallen to a 15-month low, despite public support from U.S. President Donald Trump. The cryptocurrency is now valued at approximately 65 million, having already declined 24% this year. Investors are closely watching earnings season both in the U.S. and abroad. On Wall Street, Amazon’s shares dropped more than 10% in after-hours trading after the company’s results fell short of expectations, despite announcing increased investment plans of 200 billion, which may have contributed to investor concern. In Brazil, Bradesco’s shares fell in New York, despite reporting a solid fourth-quarter profit of R6.5 billion—a 20.6% increase from last year and slightly above expectations.

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