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Brazil's Lula expands Bolsa Familia ahead of tight elections, fiscal concerns rise
La RepúblicaLO·BR·about 9 hours ago
Brazilian markets moved on President Lula's announcement of a 15.04% adjustment to Bolsa Família benefits. The real depreciated 0.24% to R$5.139/USD while Ibovespa rose 0.24%, suggesting a modest risk-on reaction to the fiscal expansion. The move signals potential inflationary pressure and fiscal concerns, though the market impact is limited.