USD/BRL slips as weak momentum drags pair toward R$5.0549 support

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Highlights

Major pension funds are reducing FX hedges due to rising hedging costs and wider US rate differentials, increasing direct USD demand versus BRL.
Kevin Warsh's appointment as Fed chair and ongoing US Treasury yield adjustments support central bank credibility and USD strength.
USD/BRL trades below key moving averages amid persistent bearish pressure, with a projected short-term range of R$5.0549 to R$5.1361 as downside risk prevails.

Institutional demand rises amid hedging shifts and policy transition

The US dollar has seen support as major global pension funds scaled back foreign exchange hedges in response to rising hedging costs linked to widening US interest rate differentials. This shift has increased direct institutional demand for USD against the Brazilian Real, as underlined by data from Economictimes Indiatimes. Additionally, the recent transition to Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve chair has alleviated concerns about central bank independence, while reported US Treasury yield data highlights ongoing adjustments in US monetary policy, collectively supporting the greenback within this context.

Conflicting technical signals as sellers dominate near key support

On the hourly chart, USD/BRL is trading below the MA-20 at R$5.1393, MA-50 at R$5.1227, and the long-term MA-200 at R$5.1974. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at R$5.1324, serving as immediate resistance. Momentum indicators show mixed signals: the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicates strong buying momentum, and the Average Directional Index (ADX) suggests a buy, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at 49.72 and Commodity Channel Index (CCI) both give sell signals. Bull/Bear Power suggests sellers remain in control. Stochastic RSI is oversold, pointing to a possible short-lived rebound, and the Awesome Oscillator is neutral, not confirming a directional trend. Price action is currently situated near session lows with subdued volatility.

Range-bound bias persists as bearish risks outweigh bullish odds

For the next 2 to 3 trading days, USD/BRL is expected to fluctuate within a range of R$5.0549 to R$5.1361, which represents a typical volatility band relative to current levels. Model probabilities assign a 41% chance to an upward move, but a downward scenario is more likely. The baseline expectation is for continued sideways trading within this corridor. A move above R$5.1324 could open space for a bullish scenario, while a drop below R$5.0549 would signal a bearish extension.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees USD/BRL trading under pressure despite recent support from institutional flows and policy news. He notes that technicals point to continued weakness while sentiment is cautiously defensive. Key levels at R$5.1324 and R$5.0549 remain decisive for the short-term outlook. "Until USD/BRL reclaims R$5.1324, my stance is defensive and I see no sustainable upside."

Earlier, analysts noted that USD/BRL was facing a consolidation phase, characterized by mixed technical momentum and the absence of a clear directional signal. The current landscape, marked by institutional demand shifts and evolving US monetary policy, increases sensitivity to key US economic developments, making a potential break of the R$5.0549 support level a critical downside risk for short-term traders.

Source of Data: USD Price Analysis by TU

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