Brazil’s currency plunges most since 1999 after Lula’s election victory

São Paulo stocks tumble after leftwing politician’s win against Flávio Bolsonaro

Brazil’s currency plunges most since 1999 after Lula’s election victory

TL;DR

  • São Paulo stocks tumbled after a leftwing politician's election win.
  • The currency plunged to its lowest point since 1999.
  • The market reacted negatively to the election results.