Brazilian Real: Election flows and fiscal reform prospects – Societe Generale

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Societe Generale notes increased flows into the Brazilian Real (BRL) ahead of the presidential runoff. The bank highlights that the Real has weakened 3% from its post-election high, with buyers appearing near 5.10 and a low bar for a move below 5.00 if Bolsonaro wins. Under a baseline Bolsonaro victory scenario, the institution expects improved prospects for fiscal reforms and debt stabilization.

Brazilian Real reacts to election risk

"In Latam, flows have been stepped up into the BRL with the presidential runoff only four days away. "

"The real weakened by 3% from the post-election high two weeks ago but buyers emerged at 5.10 last week. The bar is low for a return below 5.00 if Bolsonaro clinches victory on Sunday."

"Two closely watched polls published on Monday showed differences between both candidates are narrowing within the margins of error. "

"Nexus/BTG Pactual puts Bolsonaro ahead by 0.6pp, down from 2.8pp. AtlasIntel/Bloomberg puts the lead at 2.2pp, down from 5.4pp."

"Under our baseline scenario of a Bolsonaro victory, the combination of a more market-friendly executive, a stronger conservative bloc and support from centrist parties should improve the prospects for advancing fiscal reforms aimed at containing mandatory spending growth and ultimately stabilising the public debt trajectory."

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