Stocks have surged sharply on Wednesday, with major benchmarks hitting record highs as Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,434 points to a record high, or around 3.4%. The last time the blue-chip Dow jumped more than 1,000 points in a single day …
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November, 2024
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6 November 2024 9:51 pm
Why Donald Trump Matters for US Economy, Fed’s Policies
In addition to raising concerns about how much pressure might be put on the Federal Reserve during his second term in office, some economists and experts say Donald Trump’s victory in Tuesday’s presidential contest could potentially upend the US economy and change the Fed’s policy calculus in the coming months.During …
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6 November 2024 9:00 pm
Novo Nordisk’s Mixed Earnings: Wegovy Shines, Outlook Dimmed
Novo Nordisk, a major pharmaceutical company, reported mixed results for the third quarter of 2024. While its blockbuster weight-loss drug, Wegovy, exceeded expectations with an 81% year-over-year sales increase, the company’s overall performance was tempered by challenges.Despite a 24% increase in overall sales for the first nine months of the …
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6 November 2024 8:05 pm
Following Trump’s presidential victory, crude oil reverses some of its recent losses
Crude oil stoops and bounces back following a 3% decline earlier due to Trump’s victory in the US presidential election. As Trump is declared winner and gets an inconsecutive second term as US president, the effects of Tropical Storm Rafael on the Gulf become less significant. On Wednesday, the US …
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6 November 2024 3:05 pm
China Responds to Trump’s Potential Presidential Return, Prepares for Intensified U.S. Rivalry
China has stated its commitment to working with the U.S. on principles of mutual respect and peaceful coexistence as Donald Trump appears close to a presidential victory. However, Chinese strategists are preparing for a resurgence in superpower tensions over trade, technology, and security should Trump return to the Oval Office. …
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6 November 2024 1:19 pm
Germany’s Services Sector Sees Modest Growth in October, But Demand Weakness Persists
Germany’s services sector experienced a slight improvement in October, with the HCOB Germany Services PMI rising to 51.6 from 50.6 in September, marking its first growth acceleration in five months. Although this three-month high signals expansion, underlying demand remains fragile, as shown by a drop in new business for the …
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6 November 2024 12:34 pm
U.S. Stock Futures Surge as Trump Leads 2024 Presidential Race
U.S. stock futures saw gains on Wednesday as early voting results indicated Donald Trump leading in the presidential race against Kamala Harris, with the Republicans on track to sweep both the Senate and House of Representatives. This alignment could potentially ease Trump’s path to major policy implementations if his lead …
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6 November 2024 11:59 am
Donald Trump Claims Victory in 2024 Presidential Election Amid GOP Gains
Former President Donald Trump declared victory in the 2024 presidential election after Fox News projected his win over Democrat Kamala Harris, marking a remarkable political comeback. Trump’s projected triumph included key battleground states—Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia—with reported leads in other decisive states, according to Edison Research. Other news outlets …
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6 November 2024 11:40 am
Bitcoin Reaches Record High Amid U.S. Election Developments
Bitcoin surged to an unprecedented high on Wednesday, fueled by early vote counts showing Donald Trump ahead in the 2024 U.S. presidential race. The largest cryptocurrency by market cap rose nearly 10%, reaching $75,071.8, as the prospect of a Trump presidency encouraged hopes for favorable crypto regulations. This rally reflects …
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6 November 2024 11:08 am
Gold and Industrial Metal Markets React to U.S. Election and Economic Concerns
Gold prices edged lower in Asian trading on Wednesday, influenced by a surge in the U.S. dollar and Treasury yields amid early 2024 U.S. election results favoring Donald Trump. However, with the election results still too close to call, gold held near its recent highs. Precious Metals Spot Gold: Dropped …
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6 November 2024 10:46 am
U.S. Election Update: Trump Leads Harris in Key Battleground States, Republicans Head for Sweep
In the unfolding 2024 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump has taken a lead over Kamala Harris, securing wins in several critical battleground states. Current Standings As of 00:44 ET (05:44 GMT), the Associated Press reported: Trump: 230 electoral votes Harris: 210 electoral votes Trump clinched victories in North Carolina and …
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6 November 2024 1:25 am
Market Drivers; US Session
Before the FOMC event, the US election continues to receive the majority of market focus. Amid increased expectations ahead of the US election results and the next Fed meeting, the US dollar was mostly defensive on Tuesday, falling to three-week lows. What you need to know on Wednesday, November 6:Despite …
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6 November 2024 12:17 am
Gold rises amid US elections
Tuesday saw a little increase in gold prices as investors prepared for political tensions following surveys that indicated Donald Trump and Kamala Harris were tied for the U.S. presidential election, which is likely to be a contentious outcome. The price of spot gold rose 0.2% to $2,740.96 per ounce. At …
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