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Dollar still remains high and opens Friday session quoted at R$ 5,39

Ibovespa plummets over 16% and dollar surges after Lula's re-election
Stock market had trading suspended for 30 minutes on Monday (26); market also recorded strong rise in futures rates

Dollar soars and reaches R$ 5.60 after Lula's victory; Ibovespa future plummets
First trades of this Monday (26) recorded strong exchange rate fluctuations and nearly 15% drop in the future contract of the index

After Lula's victory, dollar opens higher at R$ 5.42 on this Monday
On Friday (23), the dollar closed below R$ 5 and the Brazilian stock market rose

Pinfer Metalúrgica buys 220,000 m² land in PG and may open new branch
Area acquired is near Ambev factory, along BR-376; company says deal came through social media and does not rule out a future unit in the city

Dollar opens at R$ 5.04 in last session before second round
On Thursday (23), the dollar closed higher at R$ 5.0383

Government announces Pix of up to R$5,000 for MEIs; see who can receive the benefit
Pix MEI program provides money transfer without need for repayment for small entrepreneurs; package also includes debt forgiveness and increase in revenue limit

Dollar opens session this Thursday quoted at R$ 5.02; presidential election remains in focus
On Tuesday (20), the dollar fell and closed at R$ 5.01. The stock market surpassed 208 thousand points.





