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On Wednesday, April 4th, the dollar fell by 0.87%, trading at R$5.2187 around 1:30 PM. During the same period, the Ibovespa, the main index of the Brazilian stock exchange, rose by 0.46%, reaching 183,953 points. Sigrid Guimaraes, CEO of wealth manager Alocc, is advocating for increased investment in strong Brazilian stocks. Currently, foreign capital is the primary driver of stock market share purchases, with over R$20 billion already invested in B3’s secondary market. However, Marta Zaidan, partner and chief investment officer at wealth manager Vos Investimentos, favors investing in inflation-protected fixed income, such as tax-exempt debt securities. Luiz Eduardo Portella, partner and portfolio manager at Novus Capital, suggests that the global shift making emerging market assets, including Brazil, more attractive compared to the dollar could persist until 2030.

The conflict in the Middle East remains a key concern. Tensions escalated on Wednesday, April 4th, following a U.S. attack on an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, exacerbating a crisis that has disrupted maritime transport through the Strait of Hormuz. As one of the primary maritime routes for Middle Eastern oil and gas, the market is concerned that its continued closure could disrupt supply and further increase commodity prices. The previous day, U.S. President Donald Trump challenged Iran, asserting on his Truth Social profile that the U.S. is prepared to act if the passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz is threatened, reiterating that the U.S. Navy will escort vessels as necessary and ensure the free flow of energy to the world. (G1) On Tuesday, the dollar jumped by 1.91%, closing at R$5.2645 after peaking at R$5.3428. Separately, on March 1st, shares of Asian airlines declined due to Middle East airspace disruptions and airport closures.

Middle East Conflict Boosts U.S. Dollar amid Oil Price Surge and Global Supply Concerns

The ongoing Middle East conflict has unexpectedly strengthened the U.S. dollar. On Tuesday, oil prices for Brent crude reached a high of $85 per barrel, surpassing the previously mentioned price of $79.79. This increase may lead to higher energy costs, inflation, and potentially increased interest rates. Furthermore, the potential disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, has amplified market turbulence and concerns about global supply. Oil prices spiked that day due to the U.S.-Iran conflict, with West Texas Intermediate futures trading at $72.92 and Brent crude at $79.79 per barrel. These increases followed President Trump’s announcement of continued combat operations in Iran after the deaths of three U.S. service members, and additional strikes in Iran over the weekend further contributed to market volatility. These recent economic and geopolitical developments highlight the intertwined relationships between currency values, stock market performance, and geopolitical instability. Note: This text does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Portal Uai.

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