Brazil Markets Recover After Selloff

Brazilian markets rebounded on Tuesday following a sharp selloff after the presidential election. Finance Minister Dario Durigan reassured investors of the government's fiscal responsibility.

A man at a financial company looks at a screen that shows market activity, following the re-election of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Jean Carniel

Brazil markets clawed back ground on Tuesday after a sharp 13.9% selloff triggered by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's re-election. The rebound offered temporary relief following a turbulent session that wiped out post-election gains. Investors are now weighing government fiscal pledges against the incoming administration's policy trajectory.