Data: America’s toughest housing markets swung toward Trump

Comparing 2020 election results to 2024, Trump’s margin increased more in counties with the most difficult housing markets.

Was it inflation that swung it for Trump?

The answer is probably ‘yes’, but not for the reasons you think

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Why Trump’s Victory Is Fueling a Market Frenzy

Investors have been comforted by a clear election result and are anticipating tax cuts and deregulation from a second Trump administration.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Anthony Zurcher: Result hands Trump free rein

Four years after losing to Joe Biden, Donald Trump's political movement is back and more durable than ever.

U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns

Laura Escobar, the president of Lennar Mortgage, said the lack of affordable housing options poses a threat to America’s future.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Nate Silver: Don't trust the Trump swing in 2024 presidential election polls, betting markets data

Nate Silver is on record saying the presidential election momentum is with Donald Trump, but it's not because polling or markets data has him 100% convinced.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Here's what the Trump presidency could mean for the housing market, experts say

Donald Trump wants to address the housing shortage in the U.S. But some of his promises might be hurdles in the way.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Bank of America upgraded to buy ahead of Trump’s return to the White House

Citi analyst Keith Horowitz expects differences in bank-stock metrics to flatten as the sector benefits from lower taxes and lighter regulation under the second Trump administration.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Trump’s Charity Toward None

The Catholic Church’s latest scandal: fawning over Donald.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 19

Israel’s government says a drone was launched toward the the prime minister’s house Saturday, with no casualties

World - ABC News - October 19

Winds shift toward GOP in fight for House

The neck and neck battle for control of the House in the next Congress appears to be shifting in favor of Republicans as results roll in from the most competitive districts a day after voting ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

First exit polls reveal data across America

NBC News' Hallie Jackson and Tom Llamas provide an initial look at exit poll data as some voters remain in lines across the country. Chuck Todd joins the discussion to analyze what voters consider ...

Trump is ‘the most pro-stock-market president’ America has ever had — here’s why it’s not even close

Financial markets could benefit from Donald Trump’s second term, says Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel. But they could also serve as a check against certain excesses.

Business - MarketWatch - 2 days ago

It’s ‘Trump’s America’

We take a look at how Trump won, and what’s next. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Drone strike launched from Lebanon towards Netanyahu's house, no casualties reported

A drone strike was launched towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's house in the town of Caesarea, north of Tel Aviv, on Saturday morning, according to the Israeli Prime Minister's office.

Drone strike launched toward Netanyahu's house, Israeli government says

No casualties were reported.

14 earnings reports and major economic data will be the stock market movers this week

Look for updates on economic growth, inflation, and jobs. It's also the biggest week of earnings season.

Business - CNBC - October 27

Markets pop ahead of election results on solid service sector data

Stocks closed sharply higher Tuesday as activity in the U.S. services sector jumped to a more than two-year high, displaying underlying strength in the economy as voters headed to the polls. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

For Trump, a Lifetime of Scandals Heads Toward a Moment of Judgment

No major party presidential candidate, much less president, in American history has been accused of wrongdoing so many times.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 20

China to pump billions into ailing housing market

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Trump is trashing America's elections

Former President Donald Trump has been spreading the claim that Democrats are cheating in the election, and has been supported by Tucker Carlson and Elon Musk, while a poll shows that 62% of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Nvidia’s stock sets one record but falls short of another

While TSMC issued upbeat commentary on the state of the AI market, Wall Street perhaps already had that confidence.

Business - MarketWatch - October 17

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump hold dueling rallies in swing-state Michigan – as it happened

This live blog has now closed. Read our latest story here . Don’t miss important US election news. Get our free app and sign up for election alerts While Donald Trump is believed to have ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Weak jobs data can’t stop 10-year yield’s climb as stock-market rally lost steam

Bond-market traders shook off Friday’s weak nonfarm payrolls report for October by sending the benchmark 10-year yield to its highest level since early July, which may have sapped some momentum out ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

AstraZeneca sheds £15 billion of market cap as weight-loss-pill data underwhelms investors

AstraZeneca PLC shed £15 billion in market capitalization on Tuesday, after investors were underwhelmed by early data from a trial of a weight-loss pill.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Polls edge toward Trump: Here's where the swing states stand

Former President Trump is enjoying a small but measurable shot of momentum as the race for the White House enters its closing stretch. Polls have been edging in Trump’s direction since Vice ...

Politics - The Hill - October 19

State of the Race: A Slight Shift Toward Trump but Still No Clear Favorite

The polls are not precise enough for a 0.2-point edge to convey meaningful information.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Evening Report — Millions vote early as polls drift toward Trump

{beacon} Evening Report © AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin/Evan Vucci Millions vote early as polls drift toward Trump More than 14 million Americans have already cast their ballots with two weeks to go ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

European stocks hit by ‘Trump effect’ as odds tilt towards Republican win

Former president’s promise of tariffs has dragged down sectors already struggling with flagging Chinese demand

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Trump campaign defends his remarks about violence toward journalists

Former President Donald Trump is doing damage control after seemingly espousing violence toward journalists.

Anticipating a Close Race, the Nation Watched Momentum Shift Toward Trump

A winner was not declared before midnight on Tuesday, but even Donald Trump’s allies seemed shocked by the signs of his strength — and the improbable political comeback it appeared to foretell.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Kamala Harris yet to speak as Trump wins White House

Exit poll data suggests Kamala Harris may have underperformed with female voters.

Why inflation helped tip the election toward Trump, according to experts

Inflation has helped fuel a global backlash toward incumbents, experts say.

The Other Trump Trade That Worries Markets

Robert Lighthizer, who was a huge influence on Donald Trump’s protectionist trade policy, is again a candidate for a top role if the Republican wins next week.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

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