01Coming
Why the BCB held rates — and what it means for your next conversion
The COPOM held the Selic at 10.5%. Here's why that matters for BRL and what remote workers should do before their next paycheck conversion.
The macro context
behind every conversion.
Weekly USD/BRL analysis for Brazilian remote workers. What's moving BRL, what the BCB is signaling, and what it means for your paycheck. Plain language. No noise.
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EVERY WEEK
The analysis you need.
Nothing you don't.
Where BRL/USD stands
Current rate, 30-day range, and how this week compares to the last 90 days.
What's moving it
BCB decisions, COPOM signals, Fed minutes, inflation data — the real reasons the rate moved.
What to watch next week
Upcoming events that could move the rate: scheduled BCB announcements, US data releases, political risk.
Carry's read
A plain-language take on what the week means for timing your conversion. Not financial advice. Our honest read.
COMING SOON
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02Coming
COPOM, the Fed, and why BRL moved 3% in one week
Two central bank decisions, one week apart. This is what happens when US and Brazilian monetary policy diverge — and how to read it.
03Coming
The carry trade is real: why USD/BRL seasonality matters in Q4
There are patterns in how BRL moves through the year. Q4 has a specific profile. Here's what the data shows and why you should care.
THE AUTHOR
Renato Benkendorf
Founder of Carry
I read BCB reports and FRED data so you don't have to. I've been earning in USD and living in Brazil for years, and this is the analysis I wish I'd had every week.
The Brief is what I write before building the signal.
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