Economy

Dollar falls nearly 1% and Ibovespa remains down following Lula's reelection

After the sharp currency appreciation recorded on Monday, the financial market began a period of adjustment as investors await decisions on the economic team and fiscal policy for the next term.

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Published October 27, 2026, 19:46 (Brasília time) · 2 min read

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What happened: The financial market recorded a position adjustment with a fall in the dollar and continued devaluation of the stock market following the election result.
Who is affected: Investors, financial market agents, and the federal government, which is dealing with expectations regarding the future economic team.
What changes: The dollar closed below R$ 5.35 and the Ibovespa reached the level of 175,710.05 points, reflecting caution regarding fiscal policy and the definition of the cabinet.

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