Brazil’s currency, the real, remains this year’s worst performing major currency against the dollar. Economists say the dollar’s rise is already boosting inflation, affecting businesses and consumers. CCTV’s Lucrecia Franco filed this report from Rio de Janerio.

Brazillian currency\'s poor performance against dollar affects consumers

razil's currency, the real, remains this year's worst performing major currency against the dollar. Economists say the dollar's rise is already boosting inflation, affecting businesses and consumers.CCTV's Lucrecia Franco filed this report from Rio de Janerio.

Highlights:

John Herrmann from Mitsubishi Securities on the dollars performance

For more on the dollar’s performance, CCTV spoke to John Herrmann. He’s the Director of US Rate Strategies at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities.

John Herrmann from Mitsubishi Securities on the dollar\'s performance

For more on the dollar's performance, CCTV 's Michelle Makori spoke to John Herrmann. He's the Director of US Rate Strategies at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities.

Source: IBGE, based on data from the Central Bank of Brazil

Source: Numbeo

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