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Markets Await Bolsonaro Address, Local Assets Extend Rally

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  • Despite reports of an imminent address from the President, we are yet to see any headlines confirming that Bolsonaro accepts the result of the election runoff, smoothing the way for a peaceful transition of power and preventing any escalation of social unrest around the country. Markets continue to be airing on the optimistic side, with a rallying BRL and lower DI swap rates across the belly and longer end of the curve.
  • USDBRL has breached support at 5.1121, the Oct 4 low. Sustained weakness below this level would signal scope for a move towards 5.0108, the Aug 29 low.
    • Initial resistance now resides at 5.2663, the 20-day EMA.
  • Earlier on Tuesday, it was indicated that vice-president-elect Geraldo Alckmin will be coordinating the transition team for the government of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to Workers’ Party President Gleisi Hoffmann at a press conference in Sao Paulo. The team are to commence work on Thursday.

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