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Latin America's political right has been cleaning up at the ballot box for three years, but on Sunday it suffered a setback in Brazil. Leftist President Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva of the Workers' Party defeated Senator Flávio Bolsonaro of the conservative Liberal Party 51.8% to 48.2%.
Brazil's main stock market index dropped to a two-month low after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a surprise victory in the presidential election runoff.
Brazil's markets and currency plungedMonday in the aftermath of leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection victory, prompting a temporary halt in trading in the South American country.
Nur Cristiani, head of Latin America investment strategy at JPMorgan Private Bank, examines the market implications of the Brazilian election after President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Flávio Bolsonaro, the right-wing candidate that many investors preferred. She speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.
South Korea and Taiwan are grabbing the majority of financial news headlines when it comes to international exposure, but a peek inside Latin America reveals potential opportunities. Brazil, in particular, could be offering investors ample value in both equities and bonds beyond those aforementioned countries already benefiting from the artificial intelligence (AI) buildout.
Brazilian equities posted strong gains in the first quarter of 2026, supported by higher commodity prices, resilient domestic demand, and improving fiscal expectations. The Global X Brazil Active ETF gained 18.07% (NAV return) in the first quarter, taking 12-month returns up to 55.58%. Sector positioning and stock selection within energy and financials drove positive attribution.
Vancouver, British Columbia – March 18, 2026 – TheNewswire - Canary Gold Corp. (CSE: BRAZ) (OTCQB: CNYGF) (Frankfurt: K5D) (“Canary” or the “Company”) announces that its common shares will commence trading on the OTCQB Venture Market at the open of trading on March 19, 2026, under the symbol “CNYGF”. This milestone comes as the Company advances its district-scale Madeira River Project in Brazil, where a 20,000-metre, dual-rig drill program is currently underway. “Listing on the OTCQB marks an important step in expanding Canary's market presence and accessibility to U.S. investors,” commented Mark Tommasi, President of Canary Gold. “We believe this enhanced North American exposure will help broaden our shareholder base and elevate the Company's profile at a pivotal time, as we continue to advance exploration at the Madeira River Project and deliver consistent news flow.”
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