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Lula Victory Triggers Sharp EWZ Selloff, Nu Exposure at Risk

Oct 26, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed

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The article documents EWZ down ~25% premarket, the largest one-day drop since EWZ’s inception, signaling a material and quick reassessment of Brazil risk premiums and earnings translation for Brazil-focused stocks.

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Brazilian markets plunged after Lula da Silva won the runoff, with EWZ trading around $31.83 and down ~25% premarket. The reaction reflects doubts about fiscal reforms, a weaker real, and higher local yields, which pressure Brazil-focused lenders like Nu Holdings (NU) and could extend downside in the near term.

Lula da Silva wins runoff; Brazilian assets sell off. EWZ down ~25% premarket.
Nu Holdings (NU) most impacted due to Brazil exposure; NU down ~20%+.
Fiscal credibility concerns and higher yields pressure Brazil-focused firms; real weakens.
EWZ previously saw inflows; Lula win reverses flow and bets on reforms.

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