Synthesis of the Brazilian economy

BRAZIL ECONOMICS - Report 06 Aug 2018 by Affonso Pastore, Cristina Pinotti, Marcelo Gazzano and Caio Carbone

As expected, the electoral scenario has been gaining clearer outlines as the deadline for officially registering candidacies approaches. As things stand now, the chances have decreased of two candidates from opposite extremes of the political spectrum reaching the second round, allaying the fears of many financial market participants in June. This fact, together with the smaller intensity of the shock waves from the international scenario, is tending to reduce, but by no means eliminate, the high volatility of asset prices.

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