Brazil Small Caps Surge 20% in October, Second-Best Month Ever

Brazil's small-cap index jumped 20% in October, its second-largest monthly gain on record and best performance in over 17 years, according to Elos Ayta. The surge signals a sharp risk-on shift in Brazilian equities, likely driven by domestic rate-cut expectations or improved investor sentiment, though the specific catalyst is not stated. This marks a notable deviation from recent market trends and could attract further inflows.

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