VOTER INTENTIONS IN BRAZIL
Brazil elections: Lula, Bolsonaro face off in first debate ahead of Presidential runoff
Brazil's presidential election runoff includes a crucial debate between President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro. Lula's campaign has shifted, engaging younger influencers for improved social media strategies to connect with voters. Bolsonaro has criticized Lula's promises, accusing him of deceiving people for electoral gain. Recent polls show a tightening race, and both candidates are ramping up their efforts.
Brazil election: Lula closes gap with Bolsonaro ahead of runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has seen a decrease in the lead of rival Flavio Bolsonaro. Poll results indicate that Lula is now at 49 percent compared to Bolsonaro's 51 percent. This shift follows Lula's efforts to enhance his social media presence and promote social measures. These developments are critical as the presidential runoff approaches on October 25.
Resurgent political risk derails rallies across emerging markets
Emerging markets are experiencing a fresh wave of political turmoil, impacting Latin America and Eastern Europe. Upcoming presidential elections in Colombia and Peru are causing market sell-offs as left-wing candidates gain traction. Political instability, coupled with rising inflation and interest rates, is leading investors to reduce exposure and express caution.
Iran stands alone against Trump and Israel, stripped of allies
Iran faces isolation as US and Israel intensify actions. Traditional allies like Russia and China offer limited support. Militia groups are hesitant to assist Iran. The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East is undergoing a significant shift. Donald Trump's aggressive stance marks a departure from previous policies. Benjamin Netanyahu hints at broader goals beyond nuclear containment.
Donald Trump’s 100% tariff threat to protect dollar’s global status: How India and world could react
US Presidential Election 2024: Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, announced a plan to impose a 100% tariff on goods from countries that stop using the US dollar in international trade. This move aims to counter de-dollarization efforts by nations like China and India. Trump emphasized his commitment to maintaining the dollar's global dominance.
Looming elections in US, Brazil pose test for Musk's Twitter
Voters in both nations have already faced a torrent of misleading claims about candidates, issues and voting. That torrent could become a deluge if Musk makes good on his vows to roll back Twitter's rules just as millions of voters prepare to cast a ballot.
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Citizen Trump: What will Donald Trump do after White House? President's next steps explained
In the near term and possibly longer, Trump’s post-presidential options will be circumscribed by the fallout over his Jan. 6 speech egging on the crowd that would go on to storm the U.S. Capitol, including a historic second impeachment. If he’s convicted at the upcoming Senate trial, he’ll almost certainly be barred from ever running for federal office again.
View: Trump's politics of grievance will outlast him. America’s age of anger is just getting started
There is little respite from clownish demagoguery once a long-standing political order loses credibility and legitimacy among a significantly large proportion of the population. That fatal conjuncture was achieved imperceptibly in the US well before Trump’s shock victory. This is why there can be no easy or quick escape from his baleful shadow.
How Yogi Adityanath is beginning to recast UP as a business friendly destination
Murder and mandir politics dominate the headlines from Uttar Pradesh. In the din, it’s easy to miss Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s unlikely recasting of the state as a business-friendly destination.
Here’s how climate change is viewed around the world
In many countries, climate and the environment has become a political battlefield on which elections are increasingly being fought.
Is it half-full or half-empty? D-Street looks at PM Modi's 4 years
The Modi government has introduced the biggest tax reforms of all since Independence.
What Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff should learn from Congress
Under Brazilian equivalent of erstwhile ruling Congress, Workers' Party, Brazil has had an impressive run economically, boosted by a commodity boom.
Rebounding economy may send Sensex up to 31,000 by March: Experts at ET Pre-Budget Markets Roundtable
A panel of top equity strategists and fund managers got together to discuss about India's stock market and how it is expected to get attractive in the near future.
Supreme Court bats for right to cast reject vote
Voters will soon have the liberty to summarily reject all candidates in the fray in Indian elections and exercise this option in secrecy.
Conditional Cash Transfer brings votes to ruling party
Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) and targeted benefit schemes, have a direct effect on influencing voting behaviour towards the incumbent government.
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