Nubank Shares Plunge 20% Following Lula's Surprise Brazilian Election Victory
Shares of Nu Holdings (NU), the parent company of digital bank Nubank, fell approximately 20% on Monday following President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's unexpected fourth-term victory in Brazil. The election result, which saw Lula defeat right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, triggered a massive sell-off across Brazilian equities as markets reacted to fears regarding fiscal policy and increased government intervention. The political shift has impacted several major entities, including Petrobras (PBR), which dropped 17%, and MercadoLibre (MELI), which fell over 10%. Investors are concerned that Lula's administration may prioritize expanded social spending and higher taxes, potentially worsening Brazil's fiscal deficit. While Nubank was previously a holding of Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, the firm fully exited its position in early 2025.
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