Wall Street Rises as Brazil Assets Plunge After Lula Win

Global stocks mostly climbed as investors awaited major technology earnings and welcomed fresh artificial intelligence developments. Meanwhile, Brazilian financial markets slumped following the surprise presidential election victory of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

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Supporters of Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate for re-election, react as they celebrate after Lula's victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Wall Street equities rose on Monday, led by a 0.8% gain in the S&P 500, as artificial intelligence optimism overshadowed political turmoil in Brazil. The rally followed a series of massive funding announcements in the technology sector, including a planned U.S. initial public offering. Markets face a packed central bank calendar this week alongside inflationary pressures from energy commodities.

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