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On Monday, January 19, the dollar closed at R$5.3640, a 0.16 decrease. Over the past week, the dollar-to-real exchange rate has fluctuated around an average of 5.41 Brazilian reais per U.S. dollar over the past six months. It reached a high of 5.4017 on January 14, 2026, and a low of 5.3539 on January 19, 2026. The largest one-day change occurred on January 15, 2026, with a 0.347 drop in value. The Ibovespa, Brazil’s main stock index, rose 0.03% to reach 164,849 points. A light economic calendar, economic forecasts in Brazil, a U.S. holiday, and emerging geopolitical concerns influenced the trading session, as investors monitored policy shifts and commodity performance. Brazil’s Focus report included new projections for 2026, with the inflation estimate slightly decreasing from 4.05 to 4.02 and the median Selic rate increasing from 9.88 to 10. The U.S. market was closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which reduced liquidity, and trading is set to resume on Tuesday.

Titled Currency Markets Dip on US-EU Tariff Threat and Potential EU Retaliation

European markets closed lower following the announcement that President Donald Trump threatened to impose an additional 10% tariff on eight European countries. According to G1, the EU is considering responding with $93 billion in tariffs on the U.S. or restricting American companies’ access to the bloc’s market amid disputes over Greenland.

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In gaming and streaming news, we’ve been keeping our eyes peeled for notable happenings. First off, Marcus Thompson recently penned a piece for Players For Life titled “More Stunning Accolades for Clair Obscur Teams, Momentum Unstoppable” (published Jan 17, 2026), diving into the remarkable rise of Sandfall Interactive and their latest JRPG, Clair Obscur Expedition 33. The article explores how this game has become a critical darling, earning praise from industry heavyweights like Katsura Hashino and Hideo Kojima, signaling not just Sandfall’s arrival but also a promising future for the genre – you can read it here More Stunning Accolades for Clair Obscur Teams, Momentum Unstoppable. Meanwhile, in streaming thrillers, Jonathan Dubinski has an insightful piece on the upcoming season of The Terminal List, “Chris Pratt Reveals Season 2 is Being Taken to New Heights” (published yesterday), which delves into exciting developments as filming gets underway in Africa. With global espionage set to take center stage and new characters on the horizon, click here Chris Pratt Reveals Season 2 of The Terminal List is Being Taken to New Heights to join Pratt in anticipation of “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf”. Lastly, Brazilian culture enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that Jonathan Dubinski’s latest post, “Lula Government Clarifies Tela Brasil, Public Streaming Platform Not Yet Live” (published on 2026-01-19), reveals the impending launch of a new streaming platform dedicated to national audiovisual content. While some reports have prematurely announced its availability, the Ministry of Culture has confirmed that Tela Brasil is still in final testing phases, with an official rollout planned for early this year – stay tuned for more updates by checking out Jonathan’s post here Lula Government Clarifies Tela Brasil, Public Streaming Platform Not Yet Live.