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Days before Brazil’s run-off, Lula and Bolsonaro seek to disqualify each other

·South China Morning Post·Impact 2/5 · Moderate

In a dramatic turn of events, both Brazilian presidential candidates, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, are seeking to disqualify each other just days before the run-off election. Lula's campaign plans to request Bolsonaro's disqualification on Wednesday due to alleged election interference by Meta. This move is a response to Bolsonaro's team accusing Lula of social media malfeasance. The disqualification requests could have significant implications for the outcome of the election, potentially affecting the market sentiment and investor confidence in Brazil's economy.

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Why it matters

Brazil's presidential race is becoming increasingly divisive, which could lead to market uncertainty. The calls for disqualification by both candidates may raise concerns about the election's legitimacy and stability.

Market impact

Impact score
2 / 5
Market signal
Negative / risk-off
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
55%

Markets & countries in focus

Brazil

Transmission channels

Election uncertainty→Market volatility→Risk-off sentiment→Safe-haven demand→Emerging market sell-off

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Safe-haven assets
  • Defensive stocks

Under pressure

  • Brazilian equities
  • Emerging market assets

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