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With the end of the electoral cycle, it is projected that the fundamental pillars of the economy will begin to determine investors' choices. After a sharp rise in the dollar and a significant fall on the Stock Exchange on Monday (26), the financial market presented a calmer day on Tuesday (27) during a Direct Treasury bond auction.

Despite the previous turbulence, the market showed signs of stability; the stock exchange fell by 0.5% after rising in the morning, reversing the 13% drop recorded on Monday (26). The Ibovespa index returned to the level of two months ago, and in the futures market, interest rates for 2032 decreased after intense volatility in the last three weeks.

It is expected that factors such as capital inflow and outflow will influence the exchange rate, corporate results will affect stocks, and fiscal policy will direct the trajectory of interest rates. There is a consensus among analysts that the financial market awaits concrete actions from the elected government to face the country's economic challenges.

Economist Andrea Ângelo emphasizes that the main priority must be controlling the increase in public debt. She states that the government needs to demonstrate agility by implementing tangible measures and positive signals to change the market's perception of investments and the economic policy of the next term.

The dollar reversed its movement from Monday (26), when it rose by more than 8%. On Tuesday (27), the US currency fell almost 1%, closing at R$ 5.35. The President of the Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, declared that the Central Bank will not intervene in the market to manipulate the exchange rate, stressing that it will only act in situations of dysfunction, as previously mentioned.

André Perfeito, an economist, sees no macroeconomic reasons to predict a dollar escalation. He explains that any exchange rate relationship is a flow game, and financial flow is attracted by the high yield of interest rates in Brazil, combined with a positive trade balance. According to him, the monetary authority should only monitor to prevent excessive panic, while the market tries to assess what the elected government will offer in terms of fiscal adjustments and how it will address certain issues.

The Chamber of Deputies approved a bill on Tuesday (the 27th) that introduces tax benefits for sugarcane production in the northeast of the country. The goal of this project is to mitigate the effects of tariffs imposed by the United States on the export of this product. The bill is now being sent to the Senate for consideration.

The adoption of this project occurred just before a temporary measure issued by the federal government in July on the same issue was set to expire.

The Chamber's President, Hugo Motta (Republicanos-PB), noted: 'We brought this project to the agenda because we have an existing temporary measure whose term expires tomorrow, and we have numerous sugarcane producers from the northeast who have not yet been able to receive this subsidy.'

The bill allows for a payment of 12 reais per ton of cane produced and verifiably delivered to factories, distilleries, or cooperatives located in the northeast during the 2025/2026 season.

Financial support can be provided directly to producers or through cooperatives and associations. However, support cannot be provided to producers who are partners, directly or indirectly, with distilleries or cooperatives that accept sugarcane.

Furthermore, the project maintains the provision allocating up to 10 billion reais from the Union's financial surplus for a funding line for agricultural technology dissemination projects.

Since BYD arrived in Brazil, consumers have discovered a range of electric and super hybrid vehicles that surpass previously known models. Among the luxurious all-electric cars from the greentech, the BYD Sealion 7 stands out: this new member of the Ocean line combines the robust dimensions of a luxury SUV with the sporty and elegant lines of a coupe.

Equipped with all-wheel drive (AWD), the vehicle generates 531 hp of power and 690 Nm of torque, reaching 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. This setup positions the model as the most powerful among its direct rivals, raising the level of performance and sophistication in the category.

Considering the characteristics of Brazilian topography, BYD conducted specific calibration for the national market, as explained by Alexandre Aquino, product director at BYD Auto Brazil. He emphasized that the Sealion 7 offers the best of both worlds: the practicality of an SUV combined with the vigor of a high-performance sports car, mentioning a careful adjustment for Brazil without losing the model's dynamics, with a ground clearance of 169 mm.

Design, performance, and comfort

The ability of an SUV to exhibit supercar figures facilitates the purchasing decision for those who appreciate both proposals. With the BYD Sealion 7, the buyer does not have to choose between emotion and functionality. In urban areas, the coupe shape attracts attention, while the 169 mm ground clearance and the contactless trunk opening simplify daily life. On highways, the power is complemented by height control and protection.

The Sealion 7 has the highest safety rating from Euro NCAP and is equipped with nine airbags (including front, side, curtain, and a central seat airbag), in addition to a complete driver assistance package (ADAS 2). This package includes Adaptive and Intelligent Cruise Control (ACC), Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Keeping Assist/Lane Departure Warning (ELKA/LDA), and advanced radars for cross-traffic alerts and braking, both front and rear.

This 100% electric model redefines standards of technology, design, and performance. Its range reaches 360 km in the PBEV cycle, and fast charging allows the battery to go from 30% to 80% in approximately 30 minutes.

Sophistication begins with the exterior, evidenced by the dual U-shaped headlights, the 20-inch wheels fitted with Michelin 245/45 R20 tires, and the futuristic taillight design. Inside, the BYD Sealion 7 transforms premium comfort into a high-level experience.

The cabin features genuine Nappa leather upholstery, a panoramic roof with an electric blind, multicolor ambient lighting, and a Dynaudio sound system with 12 speakers. The front seats offer heating, ventilation, and detailed electric adjustments (eight positions for the driver, including lumbar support), and the rear seats also have a heating function.

On the dashboard, a 15.6-inch rotating screen accompanies the 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a head-up display, which displays navigation alerts and information on the windshield. Alexandre Baldy, Senior Vice President of BYD Brazil, concluded that the Sealion 7 demonstrates that electrification is not just a rational choice, but also an aspirational and sophisticated one, meeting the needs of the Brazilian consumer who seeks performance and connectivity.