Brazilian real's slide after Lula's reelection weighs on sugar, coffee and soy prices

FinanceInternationalXTB.comOct 27, 2026, 2:59 PM30 s readAI summary

After Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's reelection, the dollar rose 8.79% against the real to 5.4154 reais, and agricultural prices fell. Sugar dropped 5.63%, arabica coffee 2.11% and soy 1.26%, while corn slipped just 0.22%. A weaker real lets Brazilian exporters receive more reais per dollar, which can encourage forward sales and pressure international prices. Brazil accounts for 61.5% of world soy exports and 53.9% of sugar exports.

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The dollar rose 8.79% against the real to 5.4154 after Lula's reelection
Sugar fell 5.63%, arabica coffee 2.11%, soy 1.26% and corn 0.22%
A weaker real gives Brazilian exporters more reais per dollar and can pressure international prices

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Brazilian real's slide after Lula's reelection weighs on sugar, coffee and soy prices

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