Lula or Bolsonaro: Wall Street braces for two wildly different results in Brazil election

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With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.

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  • With the first round of Brazil's presidential election taking place Sunday, Wall Street is gearing up with starkly different market predictions.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:12:27 UTC.

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  4. Four fears and frustrations that are shaping Brazil’s election. One is Trump.

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  6. Why has Brazil accused the US of election interference?

  7. What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election

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