Emerging markets

Brazilian real retreats to 5.07, profit-taking begins from 2-year highs

Brazilian real, which hit 4.89 per dollar (2-year best), retreated to 5.07 in mid-May as profit-taking entered the picture. The currency's recent strong momentum from high rates, oil, and soybeans hit a correction.

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