Dollar fluctuates at opening, with Trump tariffs and tensions in the Middle East on the radar

a Accumulated for the week: -0.60%; Accumulated for the month: -1.65%; Accumulated for the year: -7.49%. ?Ibovespa

Accumulated for the week: -0.69%; Accumulated for the month: +2.68%; Accumulated for the year: +9.63%. Understand what makes the price of the dollar rise or fall Trump Tariff The deadline for the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to release the final decision on the trade investigation and the possible application of tariffs against Brazilian products ends this Wednesday (15). The process opened a dispute between Brasília and Washington and mobilized sectors of the Brazilian economy, which participated in public hearings to present arguments against the measures. UNDERSTAND: why is the US going to tax Brazil? In Brazil, the government approved a Provisional Measure (MP) that releases a financing line of R$15 billion for companies affected by tariffs and also by the war in the Middle East. The credit will be offered within the Sovereign Brazil Plan for exporters of industrial goods, agricultural and livestock products and mining resources. Products from planted forests, fishing and aquaculture are also included. Escalating tensions in the Middle East A US missile attack killed seven Iranian soldiers in a barracks near the city of Iranshahr, in the extreme southeast of Iran, this Wednesday (15), the country's Army reported. The announcement comes amid the intensification of clashes between the two countries and the return of the US military blockade of Iranian ports to try to keep navigation open in the Strait of Hormuz. What is the Strait of Hormuz, essential for world oil Despite efforts, this Wednesday, Iran's Revolutionary Guard once again stated that the route will remain closed until the US's “acts of aggression” stop. “Combatant reprisal operations will continue, and the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States puts an end to its acts of aggression,” said a statement released by state television Irib. In reaction to the closure of the canal, the US announced a naval blockade of Iran, which began late yesterday afternoon. In recent days, the US and Iran have returned to exchanging attacks, putting into question the fragile peace agreement signed on June 17, which formalized a more lasting ceasefire and a path towards a definitive treaty. Global Stock Markets In Asia, Chinese stocks closed lower on Wednesday amid a sell-off in semiconductor stocks, as investors took recent profits and redirected capital to more traditional sectors. The CSI 300, which brings together the largest companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzen, fell 0.20%, while the Shanghai composite index, the SSEC, fell 0.29%. Among the other exchanges in the region, however, the day was more positive. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.40%, while Japan's Nikkei gained 1.49% and South Korea's Kospi rose 6.24%. *With information from Reuters news agency. Dollar exchange rate shows less confidence in the Brazilian economy due to government spending and debts Jornal Nacional/ Reproduction