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Brazilian markets up but volatile eyeing Bolsonaro reaction to loss

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 31 Oct 2022 20:26

Sao Paolo's exchange market rose after Lula's victory in the elections, though volatile in anticipation of Bolsonaro's reaction to his loss.

  • Markets volatile waiting for Bolsonaro's reaction to losing elections
    Brazil's elected President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva leads the 'march of victory', in Sao Paulo, Brazil October 29, 2022 (REUTERS).

Following the presidential victory of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva over his opponent Jair Bolsonaro, the Sao Paulo stock exchange (B3) witnessed a volatile yet overall increasing session first thing on Monday.

The Bovespa Index, a benchmark index of around 92 stocks traded on the B3, recovered from an opening retreat to gain around 2% before settling to 0.3% during early afternoon trade, while the Brazilian real soared against the dollar, marking a 2.2% gain.

Read more: Bolsonaro a 'cheap copy' of Donald Trump: Lula

As Bolsonaro remained silent about his defeat, markets have been monitoring the unfolding of events of his election loss and signs of Lula's policies to handle the country's economy as he is yet to announce his economic team.

Thais Zara, an economist at LCA Consultores, commented on the matter stating that "the elections are over, but the uncertainty hasn't disappeared, especially on how economic policy will be from January 1," when the newly elected President will be formally admitted to office.

Read more: Lula 'threatens US interests', Bolsonaro pleading to Biden for 'help'

President Lula will have to lead a congress outnumbered by conservatives, which, according to experts, will probably reposition veteran leftists towards the center of economic policies.

Zara added that volatility in the markets will remain as observers are monitoring whether Bolsonaro would attempt a move to change the elections' outcome.

Read more: YouTube, Facebook allow Brazil election disinformation spread: NGO

Electoral officials proclaimed Lula the winner with 50.9% of the vote to Bolsonaro's 49.1% on Sunday, following an election runoff.

Despite the market favoring Bolsonaro for his businesses-oriented agenda, analysts suggest that the markets had already aligned prices for Lula's victory.

Read more: BRICS prioritizes energy infrastructure security: AEC

The former leftist President, whose term lasted from 2003-2010, urged "peace and unity" after defeating far-right Bolsonaro, who is yet to concede, but da Silva has concluded a historic political comeback.

The victory represents a stunning turnaround for the leftist icon, who returned for an unprecedented third term at 77 after leaving office in 2010 as the most popular President in Brazilian history.

"This country needs peace and unity," Lula said to loud cheers in a victory speech in Sao Paulo.

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