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Investors around the world are trying to gauge how President Biden’s decision to drop out of the presidential race will affect stocks, bonds, the dollar and other markets.As Mr. Biden slipped in the polls after his debate performance, so-called “Trump trades” gained prominence as investors prepared for a Republican win. A new Democratic ticket…

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US futures opened little changed as traders assessed the stock-market implications of President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek reelection before a week loaded with major earnings releases.…

A version of this post first appeared on TKer.coIs a U.S. president from one political party better for the stock market than one from another party?If only things were that simple.The answer to this question often varies depending on whom you ask. And most answers will come with all sorts of caveats including: "Well, this president inherited…

The stock market rallied on Monday after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, as investors priced in greater odds of his victory.  Analysts have taken to calling this the “Trump trade,” a reference to all the asset classes expected to perform better should he take office. Even before Saturday’s assassination attempt…

Violent, chaotic images remain ingrained in our minds after Saturday's historic shooting at a presidential campaign rally in rural Pennsylvania.The gunshots ended the life of one well-loved family man who was attending the rally for former President Donald Trump, who was injured Saturday.On Monday morning, Wall Street turned to calculating the…

As temperatures climb to record highs throughout the nation, the financial markets feel their brand of heat as election fever takes hold with a vengeance.Suddenly, value stocks, which have taken a back seat to the…

Insights into key market performance and economic trends from Dan Kemp, Morningstar’s global chief research and investment officer.In a week when political violence returned to the US, investors faced with uncertainty are likely to seek narratives that provide a guide to the future and then express these through portfolio changes. This can lead…

Chris Wood, Global Equity Strategist of Jefferies, believes Donald Trump's return as the US President will be positive for equities. According to CNBC-TV18, Wood…

Stocks have been on a tear of late and some on Wall Street are calling it the “Trump trade,” reflecting the increasing likelihood of a victory in November for the former president and GOP nominee.On Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed to a record high after Trump survived an assassination attempt Saturday at a rally in Pennsylvania,…