Dollar Opens Higher

by Sophie Laurent February 13, 2026

written by Sophie Laurent February 13, 2026

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The U.S. dollar gained 0.47 against the Brazilian Real, with focus on upcoming U.S. inflation data and interest rate adjustments, as well as ongoing Banco Master investigations.
Brazils annual inflation rate decreased to a 12-month accumulated deflation of 2.25%, as the February General Price Index – 10 (IGP-10) fell by 0.42%. Retail sales showed a 2.3% year-over-year increase, but decreased by 0.4% in December.
Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has stepped down from leading the Banco Master case inquiry, with Justice Andre Mendonca now supervising the investigation.
Investors are analyzing recent results from Usiminas (USIM5), Vale (VALE3), and are examining a R$3.6 billion loan default by Banco do Brasil.

U.S. Dollar Gains, Brazil Inflation Falls Amidst Banco Master Investigations and Interest Rate Fluctuations

The dollar opened this Friday (13th) with a 0.47 gain, trading at R5.2240, as markets focus on upcoming U.S. inflation data, which may influence interest rate adjustments, and on the Banco Master investigations. Brazil’s Ibovespa stock index opened at 10 a.m., prior to the Carnaval break. Investors are closely monitoring the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) to predict potential shifts in interest rates. In Brazil, the February General Price Index – 10 (IGP-10) fell by 0.42, a weaker-than-expected result that surprised analysts. This decline brings the annual inflation rate to a 12-month accumulated deflation of 2.25%. According to reports from IBGE, retail sales decreased by 0.4% in December but showed a 2.3% year-over-year increase. In political news, Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli has stepped down from leading the Banco Master case inquiry. While his past decisions remain valid, Justice Andre Mendonca will now supervise the case. Turning to business, investors are analyzing recent results from Usiminas (USIM5) and Vale (VALE3). Analysts are also examining Banco do Brasil’s R$3.6 billion loan default. (G1)

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