On February 24, 2025, the Brazilian real experienced a decline against the U.S. dollar, which closed at R$ 5.75, marking an increase of 0.42% from the previous session. This rise in the dollar occurred amid a backdrop of economic concerns following statements made by President Lula and Minister Marinho regarding the economy. The Ibovespa index also fell, closing down 1.36% at 125,401 points. The market's reaction reflects a growing apprehension about inflation expectations, with investors closely monitoring both domestic and international economic indicators. The dollar's increase was noted as the second consecutive session of gains against the real, while the euro also rose to R$ 6.03. Notably, the day saw significant declines in several stocks, with AZZA3 dropping 7.45%, VAMO3 down 6.93%, and MRVE3 falling 6.79%. In contrast, the top gainers included AZUL4, EMBR3, and BBSE3, which saw increases of 4.13%, 1.54%, and 1.24%, respectively.