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2026 FX Outlook: The Year of Pivots

LIVE20 November 2025USD bearish
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USD/BRL

BRL to appreciate modestly on high carry and improving primary balance, but Octo

Moderately Bullish

MS Forecast Path

Cross-Firm Forecast Comparison

Key Drivers

Presidential elections Oct
Carry appeal
Fiscal reforms
BCB rate path
Commodity exports

All Firm Targets (Dec '26)

JPMBullish5.55
GSBullish5.20
ING5.20
BARCNeutral5.20
MUFGModerately Bullish5.15
MSModerately Bullish5.10
BofAModerately Bullish5.10
DBBullish5.05

Analysis Summary

BRL to appreciate modestly on high carry and improving primary balance, but October elections create volatility. Prefer options-based exposure. USD/BRL to reach 5.10 if reform agenda holds.