On December 11, 2024, the U.S. dollar opened higher, rising by over $5 as investors awaited inflation data from the United States. The dollar's increase coincided with a drop in copper prices. Market sentiment was also influenced by the upcoming decision from Brazil's Central Bank (Copom) regarding interest rates. Following the release of U.S. inflation data, the dollar experienced fluctuations, ultimately closing slightly higher. The Nasdaq index led gains in U.S. stocks, buoyed by the inflation report, which raised expectations for potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. GameStop reported a surprise third-quarter profit, with earnings per share of $0.04, beating expectations by $0.07, although revenue of $0.86 billion fell short by $27.68 million. The company ended the quarter with $4.62 billion in cash. The Brazilian real traded at 20.15 units per dollar, reflecting a decrease of 0.04% after the U.S. inflation data was released.