Lula begins 4th term as Brazil's president amid fiscal deficit near 10%

Lula da Silva has been inaugurated for a fourth term as Brazil's president, inheriting an economy with growth and job creation but also high debt and rising inflation, with a fiscal deficit approaching 10% of GDP. The new administration faces immediate pressure to address fiscal sustainability while maintaining growth momentum. The market will watch for early policy signals on spending and inflation control.

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