{
  "id": 3946439,
  "title": "Brazilian Real: Election polls and carry underpin BRL – ING",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/brazilian-real-election-polls-and-carry-underpin-brl-ing",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-28T11:08:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/brazilian-real-election-polls-and-carry-underpin-brl-ing-202608281108"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ING’s Chris Turner highlights the favorable conditions for carry trades and the Brazilian Real (BRL) benefiting from a narrowed presidential poll, with President Lula’s lead over Flavio Bolsonaro reduced to just one percentage point. The 12% implied yields through forwards and the possibility of a regime change indicate that the real could continue to outperform the steep forward curve. Turners expectations are that USD/BRL will be volatile leading up to the 4 October election, but the Real may outperform the forward curve. The Bolsonaro campaign is focused on fiscal consolidation and aims to emulate Colombia’s Abelardo de la Espriella’s victory, receiving positive market reactions. With the first round of the Brazilian presidential election on 4 October, USD/BRL will likely experience fluctuations based on polling results.",
  "summary": "ING’s Chris Turner notes a supportive backdrop for carry trades and says the Brazilian Real (BRL) is also benefiting from polling that narrows President Lula’s lead over Flavio Bolsonaro to one point.",
  "key_points": [
    "President Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrowed to 1 percentage point",
    "12% implied yields through forwards suggest BRL outperformance",
    "USD/BRL expected to be volatile ahead of 4 October election"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}