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Election Uncertainty Sparks $1 Billion Foreign Capital Exodus from Brazil’s Stock Market
Foreign investors pulled R$5.5 billion from Brazil's B3 stock exchange in early August, as political risk ahead of the October election overrides strong corporate earnings.
Brazilian Real Plummets on Political Poll, Renewing Fiscal Health Concerns
Brazil’s currency hit a multi-week low against the dollar after a new poll showed President Lula maintaining a strong lead in the 2026 election.
Brazil’s Centrão Declares Neutrality in 2026 Race, Isolating Bolsonaro and Forcing Lula Bargaining
Brazil's powerful Centrão bloc declared strategic neutrality for the 2026 presidential election, a move that cuts off the far-right and maximizes leverage over the next president.
Brazil Presidential Candidate Caiado Taps Market Veteran Armínio Fraga as Top Economic Advisor
PSD candidate Ronaldo Caiado named former Central Bank chief Armínio Fraga as his primary economic reference, signaling a pro-market reform agenda for Brazil.
Brazil Candidate's Amnesty Pledge Signals Heightened Political Risk
Presidential candidate Ronaldo Caiado's promise of a broad amnesty for January 8 rioters introduces major institutional risk ahead of Brazil's 2026 election.
Bolsonaro Brand Adopted by Nearly 20 Candidates in Brazil’s General Election Push
At least 17 candidates, mostly from the Liberal Party, have registered to use the 'Bolsonaro' name on ballots for Brazil's 2026 elections.
Inter & Co. Stock Plunges Nearly 8% as Macro Risk Eclipses Record Brazilian Digital Bank Earnings
INTR, one of the few Brazilian stocks with a direct US listing, fell 7.87% despite reporting record profitability for Q2.
Brazil Presidential Contender Caiado Vows Day-One Amnesty and Hard Fiscal Overhaul
PSD candidate Ronaldo Caiado promised an amnesty bill for Jan 8 convicts alongside pro-market reforms including fiscal adjustment and privatizations.
Presidential Candidate Caiado Promises Amnesty for Jan 8 Convicts, Raising Brazil’s Institutional Risk
PSD candidate Ronaldo Caiado's pledge to grant amnesty to January 8 convicts introduces major political uncertainty.
Rabobank Forecasts 9% Depreciation, Sees Brazilian Real at R$5.55 on Twin Fiscal and Geopolitical Risks
Rabobank forecasts the USD/BRL exchange rate to hit R$5.55 by end-2026, anticipating a 9.0% depreciation driven by fiscal and geopolitical uncertainty.
Geopolitical Risk Premium Hits Brazilian Real as US Revokes Ambassador’s Visa
The Brazilian Real faced a sharp climb in volatility after US-Brazil diplomatic tensions escalated, driven by a visa revocation.
Brazilian Real Pauses at R$5.11, Hawkish Fed and New US Tariffs Outweigh Domestic Stability
The BRL slipped past R$5.11 recently, driven by US monetary policy and new tariffs, despite domestic political calm.
Political Uncertainty and U.S. Trade Tensions Put Risk Premium on USD/BRL, IBOV
Lula's poll lead and new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods increase market risk, driving political uncertainty into the USD/BRL exchange rate.
Analysts Note Lula Campaign Strength, PT Boosts Senate Fund for Policy Continuity
Political analysts at Expert XP suggest Lula's re-election strength is increasing, while the PT party increases its Senate campaign fund allocation fourfold to secure governance.
Tight Lula-Bolsonaro 2026 Polls Cement Brazil's Prolonged Political Risk Premium
New July polls show President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a technical tie for the 2026 race, sustaining high political uncertainty.
Brazil Election Nominations Begin, Fueling Market Volatility
Brazil's official candidate nomination window has opened, signaling a period of intense political polarization and fiscal uncertainty for global investors.
Lula Pulls Ahead in 2026 Polls as US Tariffs Ignite Campaign
President Lula widens his lead over Flávio Bolsonaro to 45%-37% in a new Quaest poll, as a US tariff dispute reshapes Brazil's 2026 election outlook.