U.S. Pending Home Sales Disappoint at 0.3% in September

The video covers Brazil's economic situation following Dilma Rousseff's re-election, highlighting the decline in the equity index and currency. It discusses the real estate market's underperformance due to tight credit and low inventory. The European Central Bank's stress tests reveal that most banks are healthy, with only a few needing capital adjustments. Finally, the acquisition of Chiquita Brands by Raleigh and Safra Groups is detailed, following a rejected takeover bid by an Irish company.

What was the immediate economic effect in Brazil following the re-election of President Dilma Rousseff?

• The Brazilian real dropped more than 3%

• The benchmark equity index rose significantly

• The real estate market boomed

• The Brazilian real appreciated by 3%

What was one of the reasons cited for the slow growth in Brazil's real estate market?

• High demand for homes

• Rising interest rates

• Tight credit and small inventory

• Excessive government intervention

How many European banks were found to be capital deficient according to the ECB stress tests?

• 15 banks

• 25 banks

• 10 banks

• 30 banks

Who became the financial supervisor for the euro area after the ECB stress tests?

• Jean-Claude Cliche

• Mario Draghi

• Dilma Rousseff

• Safra Group

Which groups agreed to buy Chiquita Brands after the rejection of a takeover proposal?

• Raleigh Group and Safra Group

• Fifes and Raleigh Group

• Safra Group and Irish Banana Producers

• Chiquita Shareholders and Raleigh Group