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Brazil's Tight Presidential Race, Russia Vows to Hit Kyiv Harder, More

Oct 4, 2026 · 5m

Summary

Bloomberg News Now covers Brazil's presidential election, with investors bracing for market volatility amid a tight race between Lula and Bolsonaro. The episode also details Russia's vow to intensify attacks on Ukraine following German Chancellor Merz's visit, and President Trump's campaign rally in Ohio where he pledged corporate investments. Oil production quotas remain unchanged as Middle East tensions push prices toward $100, while Treasury Secretary Bessent dismisses AI risk warnings as alarmist. The report concludes with a weaker jobs report affecting Fed rate expectations, a debris f…

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