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Dollar drops almost 1%, and Ibovespa retreats after electoral fall
Publication: Feed Editoria
Author: Wellton Máximo - Repórter da Agência Brasil
Source published: 27/10/2026, 21:51:00 UTC
Briefing created: 28/10/2026, 00:08:23 UTC
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Briefings
Brazilian markets reacted negatively to the upcoming presidential election, with the dollar falling 1% and the Ibovespa dropping 0.51% after the previous day's sharp decline. The dollar closed at R$ 5.349, marking its lowest level since January 1999, while the Brent crude oil index fell 1.20% to US$ 109.41 per barrel. The Ibovespa reached 175,710.05 points, extending negative momentum amid uncertainty about the next fiscal minister and economic policy. Reuters provided the source data for this report.
Key points
- The dollar closed at R$ 5.349, representing a 1.07% drop and the lowest level since January 1999.
- The Ibovespa index fell 0.51% to 175,710.05 points, extending negative momentum after a 13.88% drop the previous day.
Context
Brazilian markets reacted negatively to the upcoming presidential election, with the dollar falling 1% and the Ibovespa dropping 0.51% after the previous day's sharp decline. The dollar closed at R$ 5.349, marking its lowest level since January 1999, while the Brent crude oil index fell 1.20% to US$ 109.41 per barrel. The Ibovespa reached 175,710.05 points, extending negative momentum amid uncertainty about the next fiscal minister and economic policy.
Limitations
Data reflects movements on October 27, 2026, with limited coverage of the full trading session. Some figures are snapshots at specific times, and the dollar's 2.55% cumulative decline in 2026 is a projection based on prior trends. Uncertainty remains regarding the next fiscal minister and economic policy decisions.
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