On March 16, the Federal Reserve (FED – Central Bank of the United States) raised the country’s interest rates by 0.25%, reaching 0.50%. This is the first increase since 2018, and the expectation is for six more revisions to the US basic interest rate by the end of 2022. For the Brazilian entrepreneur Leandro Otávio Sobrinhothe decision was assertive because it aims to control inflation in the country.
“The increase in inflation, in sectors such as construction, transportation and the real estate market in the United States, is above average, obviously reflecting the injection of capital and incentives from the American Government made during the pandemic.”, he reports.
Leandro believes that the increase in US interest rates will not affect Brazilians who already invest or wish to start investing in the US. “Brazilians who want to dollarize part of their equity will not be affected by this decision immediately, but it is necessary to pay attention to the movements of the American Central Bank, which has already signaled at least six more increases in interest rates during the year 2022”, he points out.
With future increases already announced, Leandro says that investments in the US are still a viable alternative as it is the strongest economy in the world. “Those who wait for the right moment delay their own planning, especially because this scenario does not exist. The most prudent is the average exchange rate, that is, several remittances at different times. Who knows what will become of the world economy in the coming months? I always like to mention to those who want to dollarize part of their equity not to get stuck thinking that the gain is in the exchange rate, as this has variations that are difficult to measure, the strategy is diversification”, highlights Sobrinho.
The second step comes where to invest dollarized equity, equity market, fixed, real estate, investment funds? “Then it is up to the discretion and profile of each investor. But it is worth remembering that not everyone is prepared to start this process alone, so the ideal is to seek help from experts to create a strategy and not simply venture into the market”, he warns.
Another point to consider is that, historically, with the increase in the American interest rate, interest in investments in emerging countries decreases, even in a situation in whichcommodities are on the rise, that is, the tendency for the Dollar to rise again is great.
Even with the expected increases in interest rates and the fluctuation of the dollar, the American real estate market remains heated and full of opportunities for investors.
“The world economy is still feeling the effects of the pandemic and many factors must be adjusted, such as inflation itself, which is rising above average in several countries. However, the real estate market in the United States continues with high demand prospects, especially in Florida, which has both Americans and immigrants looking for homes. It is possible to see that, even with the increase in interest rates, the sector continues with positive forecasts for the future”, concludes the investor.
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