Dollar Rises and Closes at R$ 5.24

by Carlos Mendoza January 31, 2026

written by Carlos Mendoza January 31, 2026

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The U.S. dollar climbed 1.03% on Friday, but has still seen a decline of over 4% for the month due to an ongoing downtrend that began in 2025.
Brazils Ibovespa stock index fell by 0.97%, although its still up more than 12% for the month.
Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve, pending Senate approval.
Brazils unemployment rate in 2025 dropped to its lowest level since 2012, with an average rate of 5.6%, marking a decrease from 6.6% in 2024 and a significant improvement compared to previous highs.

Dollar Climbs 1.03%, Remains Down for Month; Brazil Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Since 2012

On Friday, the dollar rose 1.03%, closing at R 5.2476. However, it remains down more than 4% for the month, continuing a downtrend that began in 2025. Brazil’s Ibovespa stock index also fell, dropping 0.97% to 181,364 points, although it’s still up more than 12% for the month. Turning to U.S. economic matters, Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as head of the Federal Reserve when Powell’s term expires in May; the Senate must approve the nomination. Domestically, Brazil has been closely monitoring new labor market data released by IBGE’s Continuous PNAD. The data indicates that the average unemployment rate for 2025 was 5.6%, the lowest since 2012. This represents a decrease from 6.6% in 2024, and a significant drop from previous highs, reflecting notable shifts in the Brazilian labor market.

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