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Bolsonaro’s First-Round Lead Sets Brazil Assets for Monday Surge

Bloomberg Markets·October 5, 2026·1 min read

Brazilian assets are set to jump after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro came in ahead of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the first round of elections, a far better showing than investors had positioned for. The result suggests a stronger-than-expected performance for the right-wing candidate, likely boosting market sentiment.

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