US Dollar vs Brazilian Real holds steady as Brazil Treasury warns fiscal targets unfeasible from 2028

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Highlights

Brazil's Treasury warns that fiscal targets may become unrealistic from 2028 without further policy adjustments, raising medium-term debt risk.
Investor sentiment on the Brazilian Real weakens as concerns grow about fiscal slippage and preference for the US Dollar increases.
USD/BRL trades with short-term bullish momentum but technical signals suggest sellers dominate; forecasted price range is R$5.1502–R$5.2192 over the next sessions.

Fiscal risks dampen real as spending growth outpaces controls

Brazil's Treasury has indicated that fiscal targets may become unattainable from 2028 onward without additional policy measures, as mandatory spending growth is exceeding efforts to restrain costs, according to Finance Yahoo. This development raises concerns about future budget sustainability and could weaken sentiment toward the Brazilian Real by highlighting the risk of fiscal slippage. The scenario increases caution among investors, as potential fiscal imbalances tend to prompt a preference for the US Dollar over the Real.

Seller momentum persists as key averages offer mixed signals

On the technical front, USD/BRL is trading above the MA-20 at R$5.168 and MA-50 at R$5.1742 on the hourly chart, but remains below the MA-200 at R$5.211 on the daily timeframe. Immediate support is found at the Ichimoku Kijun level of R$5.1782. Among momentum indicators, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) and Awesome Oscillator suggest continued selling, while the Average Directional Index (ADX) is neutral. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) both signal a sell bias, and the Stochastic RSI is now in oversold territory. Bull/Bear Power also points to seller dominance, with oscillators showing a divergence against lingering downward pressure.

Downside favored as volatility dominates near-term range

Looking ahead to the next two to three sessions, USD/BRL is likely to fluctuate within the established band between R$5.1502 and R$5.2192, reflecting typical volatility relative to current levels. The probability of a move higher is estimated at 26%, with the statistical likelihood favoring a drift lower. A breakout above R$5.2192 would point to renewed buying momentum, while a decline below immediate support could trigger a sharper short-term retreat.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees limited upside for USD/BRL in the near term. He notes that Brazil's fiscal warnings add to sovereign risk concerns, increasing demand for the US Dollar and weighing on the Real. However, technical signals show sellers remain in control, and probabilities favor a range-bound or slightly lower move. "Until USD/BRL breaks above R$5.2192, I remain defensive and expect further downside pressure."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/BRL faced mixed technical signals, with bullish momentum offset by increasing selling pressure and broader volatility. With the emergence of fiscal concerns in Brazil now weighing on sentiment, sustained monitoring of investor positioning and policy developments will be crucial for anticipating potential shifts out of the current consolidation range.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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