Dollar falls, anticipation of Brazil Aid and much more

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Brenda Barros

October 3, 2022 12:29 AM

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MARKET: Dollar falls 3% with Bolsonaro and Lula competing in the 2nd round. The national market reacted positively to the election scenario. The Ibovespa rose 4%. (Folha de S. Paulo)
IN ADVANCE: Government decides to bring forward part of Auxílio Brasil after it is decided that there will be a 2nd round. The idea is to distribute the amount of R$600 next Tuesday (11). There is also an expectation that Caixa Econômica Federal will start releasing payroll loans for those enrolled in the program. (The globe)
SCENERY: Latin American politicians congratulate Lula on the 1st round of elections. Left-wing leaders demonstrated, showing support for the candidate. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, also congratulated Lula, but expressed concern about the growth of Bolsonarism. (Land)
QUEUES: TRE-RJ will carry out more training with poll workers to avoid long queues. In the 1st round, the queues to vote in Rio de Janeiro lasted 23 hours. Biometrics and lack of glue with the names of the candidates got in the way. (G1)
AMAZON: Brazil Potash and the agricultural conglomerate Amaggi signed agreements for the purchase and sale of potash worth R$2,4 million. The Canadian company wants to extract this potassium from the Amazon. (Money Times)