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Brazil markets tumble following Lula da Silva reelection

Brazilian financial markets experienced severe volatility following the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. On Monday, the Ibovespa index plunged by 13.88%, triggering an automatic trading suspension on the B3 exchange—the first such occurrence since March 2020. The Brazilian real also suffered a significant decline, marking its largest single-day drop since 1999.

Investors expressed concerns regarding potential increases in public spending and fiscal policy under the new administration. While the market showed signs of stabilization on Tuesday, with the US dollar retreating approximately 1.07% to R$ 5.349 and the Ibovespa attempting to recover, uncertainty remains regarding the appointment of the next Finance Minister and the government's ability to meet fiscal targets.

Politically, the election result has faced challenges from the opposition. Governor Tarcísio de Freitas acknowledged the outcome but called for vigilant oversight of the federal government. Meanwhile, candidate Flávio Bolsonaro has requested the annulment of the election results, citing concerns over the electoral process.

Entities

B3 · Brazil · Brazilian Treasury · Central Bank of Brazil · EWZ ETF · Flávio Bolsonaro · Ibovespa · Itaú Unibanco · JPMorgan · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · New York Stock Exchange · Petrobras

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The EWZ fund, which tracks large Brazilian companies, fell by 19.6% on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro received 48.22% of valid votes.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The campaign expressed dissatisfaction with Supreme Court Minister Cristiano Zanin's decision to extend voting hours.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the election with 51.78% of valid votes.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Flávio Bolsonaro held a private meeting with Rogério Marinho, Tarcísio de Freitas, and Maria Claudia Bucchianeri after the vote count.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Petrobras ADRs (PBR) fell by 11.96%.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Itaú ADRs fell by 13.65%.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] The Nomura NF Ibovespa Link ETF in Tokyo dropped by 12.75%.
  • [● 8 SOURCES] The implied dollar rate reached approximately R$ 5.50 to R$ 5.60. www.sur24.com.ar
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Real futures in Chicago indicated a potential depreciation of nearly 10%. www.sur24.com.ar
  • [● 8 SOURCES] The EWZ ETF fell by approximately 19.63% in New York after-hours trading.
  • [● 14 SOURCES] Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won the presidential election with approximately 51.8% of the votes. www.sur24.com.ar

Sources

El Mercurio de Antofagasta [www.mercurioantofagasta.cl]