Dollar opens session this Tuesday, with conflict in the Middle East on the radar

Understand what makes the price of the dollar rise or fall The dollar opened the session this Tuesday (21), as investors follow developments in the conflict in the Middle East. Ibovespa trading, the main index on the Brazilian stock exchange, begins at 10am. ?? Do you have any reporting suggestions? Send it to g1 ?? Increased tensions in the Middle East continue to put pressure on oil prices on the international market. Despite mediators calling for a ceasefire between the United States and Iran for negotiations, the attacks continue. The day before, the US launched a new offensive, and explosions were heard in Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz. The offensives once again raise concerns about possible impacts on the global oil supply. Around 8:40 am, a barrel of Brent, an international reference, had increased by 1.33%, quoted at US$ 90.41. West Texas Intermediate (WTI), from the USA, rose 1.59% at the same time, quoted at US$ 84.55 per barrel. See below for more details on the day at the market. ?Dollar

a Accumulated for the week: -0.43%; Accumulated for the month: -1.42%; Accumulated for the year: -7.28%. ?Ibovespa

Accumulated for the week: --0.20%; Accumulated for the month: +0.78%; Accumulated for the year: +7.60%. Escalating tensions in the Middle East The conflict between the United States and Iran continues to worry global investors. The day before, after new US attacks, Iranian media reported explosions in Bandar Abbas, near the Strait of Hormuz, a route through which around 20% of all global oil trade passes. According to US Central Command, the offensive "aims to further degrade Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz." Over the weekend, at least four American soldiers died during Iranian attacks. Also on Monday, US President Donald Trump renewed his promise to retaliate against the deaths of American military personnel. The escalation of tensions once again raises concerns about the Strait of Hormuz, one of the main maritime routes for global oil transport. What is the Strait of Hormuz, fundamental for world oil Global stock markets The day was positive in Europe, where the region's main indices were operating higher. Investors continued to evaluate the United Kingdom's new finance minister and remained attentive to developments in the war in Iran. Among the region's main indices, Germany's DAX rose 0.15%, while France's CAC-40 rose 0.10% and the United Kingdom's FTSE 100 rose 0.15%. The Ibex 35, from Spain, had gains of 0.73%. In Asia, Chinese technology shares rose this Tuesday (21) and helped boost the region's main benchmark indices, as semiconductor stocks recovered from the losses recorded the day before. The CSI 300, which brings together the largest companies listed in Shanghai and Shenzen, advanced 3.06%, while the Shanghai composite index, the SSEC, rose 1.79%. Among the other exchanges in the region, Hong Kong's Hang Seng fell 0.04%, while South Korea's Kospi rose 3.56% and Japan's Nikkei rose 3.26%. *With information from Reuters news agency. Dollar banknotes bearfotos/Freepik

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