USDBRL price on Sep 25 at 5:00 PM EDT
Short Answer
The USDBRL price is likely to trade above 5.091 on September 25, 2026, driven by divergent monetary policies and Brazilian election uncertainty, with forecasts centering around R$5.12–R$5.15 per US$1. The market prices this outcome at 95.0%.
1. Market Behavior & Drivers
This market's pricing reflects a consensus forecast for the USD/BRL exchange rate to be above the R$5.0870 strike price at expiration. Current analyst estimates place the rate around R$5.12, supported by expectations of interest rate cuts from Brazil's central bank, persistent US dollar strength, and political uncertainty from tightening election polls. These factors all point toward a weaker Brazilian Real, which would result in a higher USD/BRL rate.
The sharp drop in probability to 0.0% on September 22 does not coincide with any reported fundamental driver. Given the reported trading volume of zero for that day and the low total volume of 155 contracts for the market overall, this price action is likely a function of market illiquidity rather than a change in expectations. The subsequent recovery to 59.0% returns the market price to a level consistent with the underlying economic forecasts.
- USD/BRL likely centers R$5.12–R$5.15, driven by divergent U.S./Brazil monetary policies.
- Brazilian election uncertainty and approved fiscal adjustments support USD/BRL remaining above R$5.1030.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 5.103 | 59.0% | 85.6% | The forecast low-end is R$5.1030, with consensus centering around R$5.12–R$5.15. |
| Above 5.087 | 91.0% | 96.9% | Expert forecasts suggest USD/BRL will trade around R$5.12–R$5.15. |
| Above 5.101 | 36.0% | 85.7% | Forecasts place the low-end at R$5.1030, with central estimates around R$5.12–R$5.15. |
| Above 5.091 | 95.0% | 96.7% | Brazilian election uncertainty typically supports a higher USD/BRL. |
| Above 5.089 | 45.0% | 96.8% | Divergent monetary policies indicate a stronger USD against BRL. |
Current Context
USD/BRL is estimated at R$5.12, driven by rate differentials and USD strength. The best evidence-based estimate for USD/BRL on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET is approximately R$5.12 per US$1, with a reasonable near-term range of about R$5.06–R$5.20 [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Two daily-model forecasts project September 25 at 5.12 and 5.14, while the September model range is 5.06–5.17 [1][6]. Short-term drivers include a narrowing Brazil-US rate differential and a firmer US dollar; the Fed reportedly raised rates by 25 basis points and adopted a more restrictive stance, while Copom cut the Selic rate to 13.75% but left a November cut in play [1][2][3][4][7]. Directional consensus for September 25 is broadly flat to slightly weaker BRL versus September 24, centered near 5.12–5.18 [1][8][9][6]. Latest retrieved official Federal Reserve H.10 data available before the requested date showed USD/BRL at 5.0836 on September 8, 5.1021 on September 9, 5.0983 on September 10, and 5.1009 on September 11, 2026 [10][11]. The Federal Reserve reported an August 2026 average rate of 5.1552, while September 1–4 daily observations were 5.1444, 5.1050, 5.1062, and 5.1214, indicating a lower September level through early month [12][13].
Election risk and policy uncertainty create wide expert forecast dispersion. Brazilian election risk is the largest medium-term volatility catalyst, with the first presidential round scheduled for October 4, 2026, and polls tightening [3][4][5]. ING forecasts USD/BRL at 5.15 over 1–3 months, 5.00 at 6 months, and 4.75 at 12 months [3][4][5]. Expert scenario dispersion is unusually wide: Goldman Sachs describes roughly R$4.50–R$4.80 under a market-friendly, fiscally stricter election scenario versus as high as R$5.80 if current conditions persist [5]. An 18-bank panel has a December 2026 median of 5.10 with a 4.50–5.70 range [2]. Other retrieved materials provide historical context, such as R$5.08 on April 9, 2026, and R$5.23 on February 6, 2026 [14][15]. S&P Global materials note currency depreciation contributing to Brazilian manufacturing cost pressures and a September 10, 2026, Brazilian ethanol-tax change [16][17].
Prediction market data for the specific Sep 25 contract is not available. Prediction-market evidence for the exact September 25, 5:00 PM ET contract is limited [18][19][20]. Search results did not surface verifiable live odds for the September 25 contract [18][19]. A Coinbase USD/BRL 5:00 PM ET contract for September 21 and a Polymarket USD/BRL daily market using a Pyth 4:59 PM ET close were found, but neither pertains to the September 25 contract [18][19]. A February 2026 Federal Reserve research paper discusses prediction markets providing macroeconomic expectations, but the retrieved source does not offer a USD/BRL-specific September 25, 2026, contract or price [20]. For settlement or audit purposes, the prediction-market reference must be distinguished from official daily FX data [21][22][23][24]. FRED's DEXBZUS series is a Federal Reserve H.10 noon New York buying rate, not a 5:00 PM ET price [21][22]. SEC pricing supplements indicate some USD/BRL-linked products use a Bloomberg BZFXPTAX ask rate around 6:00 p.m. São Paulo time [23][24]. Model outputs are not investable quotes and can differ from the precise venue-specific 5:00 PM ET fixing [1][8][9][6]. A precise realized USD/BRL price for September 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM EDT cannot be known on September 24, 2026, as September 25 is a future observation and official data stops at September 11 in the search results [25][10][11].
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- 3Central Bank flags slowdown, keeps November cut in playvalorinternational.globo.com
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- 13Federal Reserve Board - Foreign Exchange Rates - H.10 - September 08, 2026federalreserve.gov
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- 16https://www.pmi.spglobal.com/Public/Home/PressRelease/868f588ffd61488a8a1efceb1890f98cpmi.spglobal.com
- 17Platts reflects zero PIS, COFINS tax rate in Brazil hydrous ethanol assessments, effective Sept. 10 | S&P Globalspglobal.com
- 18USDBRL price on Sep 21 at 5:00 PM EDT | Prediction Marketscoinbase.com
- 19USDBRL Daily Up or Downpolymarket.com
- 20The Fed - Kalshi and the Rise of Macro Marketsfederalreserve.gov
- 21Banco Central do Brasilbcb.gov.br
- 22Brazilian Reals to U.S. Dollar Spot Exchange Rate (DEXBZUS) | FRED | St. Louis Fedfred.stlouisfed.org
- 23Pricing Supplement - USDBRLsec.gov
- 24Preliminary Pricing Supplement CDI USDBRLsec.gov
- 25Federal Reserve Board - Foreign Exchange Rates - H.10 - September 14, 2026federalreserve.gov
2. Price Chart
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
3. Significant Price Movements
Notable price changes detected in the chart, along with research into what caused each movement.
Outcome: Above 5.091
📈 September 24, 2026: 25.0pp spike
Price increased from 70.0% to 95.0%
What happened: The asserted 25.0 percentage point spike in USD/BRL on September 24, 2026, is not supported by the provided research, which indicates an increase of approximately 1.27%–1.28% [1][2]. This smaller movement was primarily driven by global risk aversion, stronger-than-expected U.S. activity data, higher U.S. Treasury yields, and expectations of elevated U.S. interest rates [1][2]. Brazil-specific factors like election-related uncertainty and new polling also contributed [1][2]. No verified social media activity or viral narrative was identified as a catalyst for the price movement [Conclusion from web research]. Therefore, social media was irrelevant to the documented price changes.
Outcome: Above 5.093
📉 September 23, 2026: 57.0pp drop
Price decreased from 64.0% to 7.0%
What happened: The reported 57.0 percentage point drop in the "Above 5.093" outcome for the USD/BRL prediction market on September 23, 2026, contradicts the actual USD/BRL spot price movement, which saw a significant increase of approximately 1.27%–1.28% to R$5.1680–5.1689, well above R$5.093 [3][4]. This spot market increase would typically lead to a rise in the probability of being above 5.093, not a drop. No social media activity from key figures or viral narratives were found that would explain a "57.0 percentage point drop" in this prediction market outcome, as the only relevant commentary was general analyst outlook [5][6]. Consequently, based on the provided research, social media activity was irrelevant to the described market movement, and the primary drivers cited for the actual USD/BRL increase were traditional news regarding election polls and global dollar strength [3][7].
Outcome: Above 5.099
📉 September 22, 2026: 69.0pp drop
Price decreased from 74.0% to 5.0%
What happened: The reported 69.0 percentage point drop in the prediction market price for "USDBRL price on Sep 25 at 5:00 PM EDT" for the outcome "Above 5.099" on September 22, 2026, cannot be substantiated by the available research [8]. The actual USD/BRL spot rate on September 22, 2026, experienced only a slight fall of approximately 0.11%, not a dramatic drop in a prediction market probability [9]. Therefore, a primary driver for the alleged significant prediction market movement cannot be identified, as the movement itself is not confirmed to have occurred [10]. Social media activity was not a primary driver, contributing accelerant, or even notably present in relation to a confirmed significant price movement on that date, with discourse limited to general election commentary [11].
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- 10Federal Reserve Board - Foreign Exchange Rates - H.10 - September 08, 2026federalreserve.gov
- 11Brazil Election Observatory: Lula at the UN General Assemblynewsletters.brazilian.report
4. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
For a given contract, a "YES" resolution occurs if the USDBRL price at 5:00 PM EDT on September 25 is strictly above the stated threshold for that specific contract (e.g., 5.087). Conversely, a "NO" resolution occurs if the USDBRL price is at or below the stated threshold at the specified time. No special settlement conditions are detailed in the provided content.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Above 5.091 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 95% |
| Above 5.087 | $1.00 | $0.12 | 91% |
| Above 5.097 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 91% |
| Above 5.109 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 79% |
| Above 5.099 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 69% |
| Above 5.103 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 59% |
| Above 5.111 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 51% |
| Above 5.093 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 49% |
| Above 5.095 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 49% |
| Above 5.089 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 45% |
| Above 5.101 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 36% |
| Above 5.107 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 9% |
| Above 5.105 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 7% |
| Above 5.113 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 5% |
| Above 5.115 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Above 5.117 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Above 5.119 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Above 5.121 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Above 5.123 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
| Above 5.125 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0% |
Market Discussion
The prediction market implies a USDBRL level around 5.115–5.119 BRL per USD for September 25, 2026, which is consistent with independent model forecasts clustering near 5.12–5.14 [1]. Recent trading data shows USDBRL around 5.14–5.17 in late September 2026, with traders debating whether the pair is topping near the mid-5.1s or continuing an uptrend [2]. An exact USDBRL price for September 25 at 5:00 PM EDT is not available from current sources, as this date falls on the following day [2].
5. Trust Index
Primary risk· Trade quality
How it adds up
Integrity80% of score75Good
Market integrity is low (60), but Integrity averages all three scores, so the other two pull it up. Only a critically low score would cap the total.
Trade quality20% of score33High Risk
Trust score67Caution
Weighted blend with hard caps — a critically weak safety pillar, or a severe trading anomaly, caps the total regardless of the rest. Full methodology · About the Trust Index
Trust profile
Integrity4 screens run · 6 don't apply
6. How Might Polls for Brazil's October 2026 Presidential Election Evolve and Impact USD/BRL Volatility?
| Lula-Bolsonaro Runoff Poll (Datafolha) | Lula ahead 46%-44% (2-point margin of error) [1] |
|---|---|
| Lula-Bolsonaro First Round Poll (Quaest) | Lula 37% versus Flávio 33% [2] |
| USD/BRL Exchange Rate (Sep 23) | 5.169, up 1.27% [3] |
Brazilian presidential polls indicate a very tight race ahead of the 2026 election. Recent data consistently show a very close contest between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro, with a noticeable tightening observed in both first-round and runoff scenarios [1][4][5][2]. The official election calendar has set the first round for October 4, with a runoff, if needed, scheduled for October 25 [6][7][8]. As of September 21-23, several polls highlighted this tight race: Datafolha had Lula ahead 46%-44% in a runoff, Nexus reported 46%-45%, and Atlas/Bloomberg showed 47.7%-47.4%, all falling within small margins of error [1][4][5]. First-round polls also reflected this tightening, with Datafolha indicating Lula at 39% versus Flávio at 36%, and Quaest reporting Lula at 37% compared to Flávio at 33% [1][4][2].
Election uncertainty significantly impacts Brazilian markets, driving USD/BRL volatility. This electoral uncertainty is a primary driver for Brazilian assets, with markets closely monitoring tracking polls and anticipating heightened volatility as the first round approaches [9][10][11][12]. Investors generally favor Flávio Bolsonaro, largely due to perceived fiscal restraint and deregulation policies, meaning that even small changes in election expectations can lead to significant market movements [9][10][11]. The latest observable market reference before September 25 recorded USD/BRL at 5.169 on September 23, influenced by both election-related news and a stronger global USD [3][13]. The base-case forecast for the September 25 horizon suggests that polls will likely remain statistically tied or show only a modest lead for Lula, implying choppy two-way USD/BRL trading with a mild upside bias for the USD (weaker BRL) due to elevated uncertainty and fiscal-risk premia [1][4][5][9][10].
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7. How Do the Projected Monetary Policy Paths of the U.S. Federal Reserve and Brazil's Copom Compare Through Q3 2026?
| Immediate Policy Rate Gap | approximately 9.8 percentage points [1] |
|---|---|
| Projected Policy Rate Gap (Q3 2026) | approximately 9.65 percentage points [2] |
| Fed's Projected Rate (YE 2026) | 4.1% (median) [3] |
The U.S. Federal Reserve and Brazil's Copom are pursuing opposing monetary policy paths. The U.S. Federal Reserve is tightening its monetary policy or signaling further tightening, while Brazil's Copom has initiated an easing cycle, leading to directionally divergent paths through Q3 2026 [1]. In September 2026, the Fed increased its federal-funds target range by 25 basis points, setting it at 3.75%–4.00%. The Summary of Economic Projections (SEP) median forecast indicates a rate of 4.1% by year-end 2026, suggesting at least one additional rate hike [3]. Conversely, at its September 2026 meeting, Copom reduced Brazil’s Selic rate by 25 basis points to 13.75% [4]. This has resulted in an immediate nominal policy-rate gap of approximately 9.8 percentage points between the two economies, with a projected gap of about 9.65 percentage points through Q3 2026 [1].
These divergent policies create market implications for the USD/BRL. For the USD/BRL market, resolving on September 25, 2026, these contrasting monetary policy paths introduce a modest upward bias, primarily driven by a narrowing carry differential and the potential for a stronger dollar [5]. However, the substantial Brazilian carry continues to offer support for the real [5]. The policy signal itself tends to foster higher volatility rather than providing a strong directional forecast with high confidence [5]. Key risks to this policy-differential trade are largely specific to Brazil, as Copom has highlighted elevated uncertainty, above-target inflation, and upside risks, including de-anchored expectations and potential oil shocks [6]. Furthermore, Brazil's November decision is subject to potential impacts from the country’s presidential election and fiscal-policy repricing [6].
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8. Do Late 2026 USD/BRL Forecasts from Goldman Sachs and ING Align with the Market's Current Pricing?
| ING 3-month USD/BRL forecast | 5.15 [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs 3-month USD/BRL forecast | 5.20 [3] |
| Market consensus late 2026 USD/BRL | 5.10-5.15 [4][5][6][7] |
Goldman Sachs and ING foresee modest USD/BRL upside for late 2026. Near-term USD/BRL forecasts from both banks generally align with current market pricing, suggesting a modest rather than a significant immediate shift [1][2][3][4]. ING's September 7, 2026 forecast shows a 3-month target of 5.15, while Goldman Sachs' August 18, 2026 forecast placed USD/BRL at 5.20 in 3 months [1][2][3]. These near-term projections cluster around 5.15 to 5.20 [1][2][3][4]. Market references for September and December 2026 also indicate spot USD/BRL around 5.10–5.15, reinforcing the expectation of broad stability [4][5][6][7].
Banks' forecasts are directional, not precise one-day settlement predictions. The 6–12 month forecasts from these banks imply later Brazilian Real appreciation and are not precise one-day settlement forecasts for September 25, 2026 [1][2][3][4]. Neither bank provides a direct September 25, 2026 5:00 PM ET point forecast, making direct comparisons approximate and preventing the establishment of a prediction-market probability distribution [8][1][2][5]. The primary risk to this aligned outlook is election-driven volatility [8][1][2][5]. Goldman Sachs' September 23, 2026 report outlines scenarios where USD/BRL could range from R$4.50–R$4.80 under market-friendly fiscal policy to R$5.80 if current conditions persist, emphasizing scenario analysis over a single late-September forecast [8][9].
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9. What Price Data from Venues like Polymarket Can Serve as a Proxy for the USD/BRL Rate in Late 2026?
| MUFG Q4 2026 Forecast | 5.15 [1] |
|---|---|
| 18-Bank Panel Dec 2026 Median | 5.10 [2] |
| Sep 25, 2026 Proxy Point Estimate | R$5.13 [3][4][2][5] |
Prediction market prices can proxy USD/BRL rates if settlement definitions are verified. Their utility as a proxy for the USD/BRL rate in late 2026 depends on careful verification of settlement definitions [6]. Critical elements to check include the source, timestamp, candle field, rounding rules, and fallback procedures, as these significantly impact comparability [6]. For instance, events from venues like Polymarket often reference Pyth 1-minute candle Close values around 4:59 PM or 5:00 PM ET, whereas other markets might use Investing.com hourly candle highs/lows [6]. Contracts akin to Kalshi examples, such as a September 11 contract, settle against a specified source-agency expiration value, like Pyth's 5:00 PM ET opening value rounded to four decimals, and include published rules for unavailable feeds and confidence intervals [6][7][8]. The specific contract under consideration forecasts the USD/BRL rate at 5:00 PM EDT on September 25, 2026 [3].
Institutional forecasts provide a consolidated range for the USD/BRL rate. For late 2026, institutional anchors for the USD/BRL rate typically fall within R$5.10–R$5.15 per US$1 [1][2][5]. For example, MUFG projects a rate of 5.15 for Q4 2026 [1]. A survey of 18 banks reported a December 2026 median of 5.10, with a broader range of 4.50–5.70 [2], and a summary from 19 banks showed a mean of 5.15 and a median of 5.10 [5]. Model forecasts demonstrate dispersion, with some predicting the September 25 rate near R$5.12, while others project it at R$5.71 [9][10]. Goldman-linked reporting suggests a range of R$4.50–R$4.80 under market-friendly conditions, potentially increasing to R$5.80 in adverse scenarios [11]. Based on these insights, a defensible proxy range for the September 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT contract is approximately R$5.05–R$5.25 per US$1, centered around R$5.12–R$5.15, with a point estimate of about R$5.13 being more supportable than wider scenario tails [3][4][2][5]. This information should not be interpreted as an executable FX quote [3].
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10. What Potential Changes to Brazil's Fiscal Framework Could Materialize Before September 2026?
| Estimated Savings from Spending Restraints | R$10 billion in 2027 [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Projected Mandatory-Spending Gap (2030) | R$136.4 billion [3] |
| 2026 Primary Surplus Forecast | R$3.5 billion [4] |
Brazil's fiscal framework is undergoing near-term adjustments with new spending restraints. Congress has approved automatic spending restraints that cap non-constitutional mandatory programs at a real spending limit, ranging from 0.6% to 2.5%, whenever a primary deficit is projected [1][2]. These triggers will remain active until an annual primary surplus is achieved, with these measures anticipated to yield savings of approximately R$10 billion in 2027 [1][2]. Additionally, Brazil has made exceptions to fiscal-rule constraints for 2026, covering specific tax benefits and mandatory expenses related to critical minerals, fertilizer incentives, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, and energy-shock relief [5][6]. These exceptions offer flexibility for targeted spending or tax relief, provided they align with the 2026 primary target [5][6]. Furthermore, the country’s audit court has mandated that future budget-guidelines documents include 10-year gross-debt trajectories at both the midpoint of the primary-target band and the lower-bound benchmark [7].
Despite these immediate measures, the fiscal framework faces significant pressure and projected shortfalls. The Treasury projects that current targets will become unfeasible from 2028 without additional interventions [3]. This could lead to mandatory-spending gaps escalating from R$10 billion in 2028 to R$136.4 billion in 2030 [3]. For 2026, the government forecasts a primary surplus of R$3.5 billion, which falls short of the R$34.3 billion midpoint target but remains within the tolerance band [4]. Election-related proposals, such as a R$22.7 billion increase for Bolsa Família, could further strain the 2027 budget [8].
Incremental adjustments are more probable than structural reform before September 2026. Before the September 25, 2026 resolution, political signaling or an announced adjustment package is considered more likely than enacted structural reform [9][8][10]. Discussions include slowing mandatory-spending growth and potentially lowering the current 2.5%-above-inflation expenditure-growth ceiling [9]. A comprehensive overhaul of the framework, such as a constitutional debt-linked rule, is a lower-probability, election-dependent scenario that is unlikely to materialize significantly by September 25, 2026 [10][11]. The evidence suggests an emphasis on incremental execution and signaling over a wholesale replacement of the fiscal rules before the resolution [10][3].
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- 3Brazil needs new fiscal measures as targets become unfeasible from 2028, Treasury says | Reutersreuters.com
- 4Government cuts 2026 surplus forecast to R$3.5bnvalorinternational.globo.com
- 5Aprovadas exceções a regras fiscais para incentivos tributários de 2026 — Senado Notíciaswww12.senado.leg.br
- 6lcp235planalto.gov.br
- 7Spending watchdog orders expansion of public-debt projectionsvalorinternational.globo.com
- 8Election spending clouds Brazil’s prospects for fiscal adjustmentvalorinternational.globo.com
- 9Após crítica a 'babaquice' do superávit, governo busca nova sinalização fiscal de Lulaoglobo.globo.com
- 10Explainer: Brazil's two main presidential candidates promise fiscal fixes, but leave hard choices unsaid | Reutersreuters.com
- 11EXCLUSIVE: Bolsonaro campaign drafts debt-linked fiscal rule to replace Brazil framework, sources say | Reutersreuters.com
11. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Recent monetary policy actions by the Federal Reserve and Copom represent key catalysts. The Fed raised its policy rate to 3.75%–4.00% on September 16, 2026, while Copom cut the Selic from 14.00% to 13.75%, narrowing Brazil's carry advantage [1]. This reduced rate differential functions as a bearish-BRL catalyst [2]. The Fed's September projections indicate a 2026 year-end federal-funds-rate median of 4.1% [3], making subsequent U.S. rates repricing a significant USD/BRL catalyst [3]. The next scheduled FOMC meeting is October 27–28, 2026; the next Copom date should be confirmed on the BCB calendar [4][1][5][6][7].
Key domestic catalysts include Brazilian fiscal slippage, rising mandatory spending, and election-related uncertainty, all acting as bearish-BRL factors [2]. Brazilian fiscal and election headlines can move USD/BRL [4][1][5][6][7]. Externally, a softer broad US dollar, easing Middle East risk, and firm commodity/terms-of-trade performance are bullish-BRL catalysts [2]. Conversely, higher US Treasury yields and renewed global risk aversion are bearish-BRL catalysts [2]. S&P Global's September Brazil Services PMI, at 46.3, signals weak domestic activity and a potentially bearish BRL growth impulse [8].
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Expiration: October 02, 2026
- Closes: September 25, 2026
Sources (8)
- 1Fed sobe os juros e Copom corta, mas o real segue forteremessaonline.com.br
- 2USD/BRL Dec-26 Consensus at 5.10 With 1.20 Spread Across 18 Banks | FX Bank Forecastfxbankforecast.com
- 3The Fed - September 16, 2026: FOMC Projections materials, accessible versionfederalreserve.gov
- 4USD/BRL: Why the Post-Fed Calm May Not Lastdailyforex.com
- 5September 15-16, 2026281bcb.gov.br
- 6The Fed - September 15-16, 2026 FOMC Meetingfederalreserve.gov
- 7The Fed - Meeting calendars and informationfederalreserve.gov
- 8S&P Global Brazil Services PMIpmi.spglobal.com
13. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 20 resolved YES, 0 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP18-5.0830: YES (Sep 18, 2026)
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP18-5.0850: YES (Sep 18, 2026)
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP18-5.0870: YES (Sep 18, 2026)
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP18-5.0890: YES (Sep 18, 2026)
- KXUSDBRLAW-26SEP18-5.0910: YES (Sep 18, 2026)
