Labour offers too litte, too late for Afghan women and girls

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Published: 2026-10-04 • Permanent link

Rumblings in the halls of power sent shockwaves through the global market yesterday, as investors scrambled to reassess their portfolios following the stunning outcome of Brazil's presidential election. The unexpected turn of events saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average surge 3.7% to close at 37,219 points, with tech giants Apple and Amazon leading the charge. Apple's stock rose by 8%, while Amazon's shares jumped 5.4%, as traders bet on a more business-friendly administration.

Investors are breathing a sigh of relief, but analysts warn that this is only a temporary reprieve. The real question on everyone's mind is what this means for the global economy. With the Brazilian market now on the rise, investors are flocking to emerging markets, sending the MSCI Emerging Markets Index soaring 2.2% to new highs. This could have far-reaching consequences for consumers, who may see lower interest rates and cheaper borrowing.

Historians point to the 1980s, when the election of Ronald Reagan sent shockwaves through the global economy. Similarly, the election of Jair Bolsonaro in 2018 saw the Brazilian market surge 14.2% in the following months. But this time around, the stakes are higher, and the global economy is more interconnected than ever before. As the Brazilian market continues to rise, investors will be watching closely to see if this is the start of a broader trend.

As the dust settles, investors are now looking to the UK government for guidance on how to navigate this new landscape. The government's decision to offer a limited number of places for Afghan women and girls to resettle in the UK has been met with criticism from human rights groups, who argue that it is too little, too late. With the UK facing growing pressure to do more to support refugees, this decision could have significant implications for the country's reputation on the world stage.