In a feat of remarkable political resurrection, Donald Trump is to be the 47th President of the United States. As results trickled in, US equity futures started rising, presumably assuming that Trump will be a business-friendly president. But can the initial reaction be maintained, and what about other asset classes, particularly bonds? Philip Saunders assesses the implications of this seismic political event.
06 Nov 2024
10 minutes
Philip Saunders
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Authored by
Philip Saunders
Director Investment Institute
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