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Thursday, August 24, 2006

Brazilian Real finally takes a breather

It is the third day in a row of the real weakening against the dollar. After gaining over 14% in the last year real fell 0.4% to 2.1604 from 2.1516 per dollar. Fundamentals are breaking down in Brazil as the unemployment rate is it it's highest in over a year. The budget surplus also came in less than expected.