Brazil Election Garners Unexpected Result

The transcript discusses the results of a recent Brazilian election, where the incumbent received 42% of the votes, leading to a runoff on October 26th. The economic implications of the election are significant, with Brazilian stocks experiencing a rally due to investor optimism. The two remaining candidates, Dilma Rousseff and Aécio Neves, have differing platforms, with Neves focusing on controlling inflation and appointing a new finance minister. The market has reacted positively, with shares of companies like Petrobras seeing significant gains.

What percentage of votes did the incumbent receive in the recent Brazilian election?

• 50%

• 42%

• 34%

• 21%

Which candidate is considered more pro-business than Dilma Rousseff?

• I ICO Nervous

• Marina Silva

• Dilma Rousseff

• None of the above

What economic issue is a major focus for the candidates in the Brazilian election?

• Unemployment

• Inflation

• Public debt

• Trade deficit

What is the potential impact on the Brazilian stock market if the pro-business candidate wins?

• Market crash

• No change

• Market stagnation

• Market rally

Which company's shares saw a significant increase following the election results?

• Itaú Unibanco

• Petrobras

• Vale

• Bradesco