Brazilian Real: Volatility Remains Elevated as Brazil Election Shock Reverberates – MUFG

Brazil could face further volatility after an election-driven market sell-off, warns MUFG’s Halpenny. A right-leaning Congress may leave President Lula da Silva needing to compromise on policy. While investors could continue to price in worst-case outcomes, earlier position liquidations suggest contagion across Latin American markets may remain limited.

Brazil sell-off: limited contagion across LatAm

"The scale of the move is still significant and marks the potential for further volatility in Brazil markets over the coming days."

"This could force Lula to compromise in order to make any progress with policy."

"But that will not become clear immediately and hence investors will be quick to assume the worst leaving the markets vulnerable."

"What does look clear from the initial reaction is that this is being viewed understandably as very Brazil-specific with little sign of contagion in the region."

"However, the limited sign of contagion reflects the fact that there has already been a position clear-out."

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