Economy

Investors celebrate Lula’s conviction as stock market has record-setting day

Lula’s trial had a strong impact on Brazil’s financial markets. Investors were already expecting the confirmation of the first conviction – their only doubt was whether or not the trial would finish in a 2-1 or 3-0 defeat for the former president. São Paulo’s...

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