Brazil's real sinks after Lula's re-election victory

Brazil's real currency fell 12 percent against the US dollar following President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's re-election victory. The Bovespa stock index dropped 10 percent, triggering a trading halt. Investors reacted to concerns over increased government spending and fiscal challenges, reversing earlier gains that had anticipated a right-wing shift under Flavio Bolsonaro.

Source: Brazil's real sinks after Lula's re-election victory — Al Jazeera

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