Fed Pause Lifts The Dollar Index, But USD/BRL Stays Pinned Near R$5.20

2026-01-29 - 09:50

Key Points USD/BRL held near R$5.20 after the Fed kept rates unchanged and signaled ongoing uncertainty. The dollar firmed globally, yet Brazil’s real stayed strong on flow and high carry expectations. Charts show a heavy downtrend, with oversold momentum and a tight support zone around 5.17–5.20. USD/BRL entered Thursday’s session stable near R$5.20, after a