A recent decline in the value of the real and the strengthening of the dollar, fueled by fiscal uncertainties in Brazil and Donald Trump’s re-election (photo/internet reproduction), has led to a significant outflow of investments to the United States. According to Avenue, a brokerage firm supported by Itaú Unibanco, the volume of transactions increased by around 20% in December, a month typically marked by inactivity due to the holiday season.
Roberto Lee, CEO of Avenue, notes a noticeable shift in the profile of investors, with an increase in conservative profiles seeking security in times of instability. This dynamic reflects the phenomenon known as “flight to quality”, where investors move to safer assets as uncertainty increases. The current scenario suggests that this trend of seeking security may continue to intensify in the near future.