President Donald Trump has called for lower interest rates amid rising U.S. inflation, which reached 3% in January. Trump's push for reduced rates comes despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's indication to Congress that the central bank is not in a rush to cut rates as it continues to monitor inflation. Trump's advocacy for lower rates aligns with his suggestion that such a move would complement upcoming tariffs. The Wall Street Journal has criticized Trump's understanding of monetary policy, questioning his grasp of money supply, interest rates, and their impact on inflation. Meanwhile, in Brazil, the U.S. dollar initially rose to R$5.76 but later stabilized at this level as investors monitored Trump's tariff announcements and U.S. inflation data. The Brazilian market showed mixed reactions, with the Ibovespa fluctuating near stability, influenced by concerns over Trump's reciprocal tariffs. Trump's decision to delay new tariffs provided some relief to the markets, while in Brazil, the approval rating of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva dropped significantly to 24%, leading to a rise in the Ibovespa and a decline in the dollar to R$5.69.