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US election: The good, the bad, and the ugly for markets
With almost one month to go until the presidential election, investors are increasingly focused on how the outcome will impact financial markets. The short answer is that there is no automatic rule for how the dollar and equity markets will react to a Trump or Biden win – it all depends on whether the victor will also have full control of Congress or not. This piece will examine how markets might respond to a Democratic sweep, a Republican one, a divided government, and an inconclusive outcome. The November 3 election between Donald Trump and Joe Biden could have a dramatic impact across different markets, from ... (full story)