Trump victory bets and strong US economy power dollar gains

Betting Markets Favor Trump. But Their Record of Accuracy Is Mixed.

Proponents believe that having real money on the line, and a large crowd of investors, encourages a more accurate election forecast than polling data can provide.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Trump Is Betting Big on Musk’s Swing-State Moonshot

The candidate is leaning on an unusual canvassing effort funded by Elon Musk. If successful, it could usher in a new era when billionaires dominate ground campaigns.

Business - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

The top election issue isn’t the economy or immigration — it's Trump's unfitness to lead

Brashness, braggadocio, mockery and brutishness are not strengths.

Politics - The Hill - October 15

More Americans favor Trump for their personal finances and the economy: Poll

More Americans think the economy would fare better under former President Trump than Vice President Harris in a new survey, even as many economists say they expect higher inflation and slower ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Parents trust Republicans more on the economy, but they’re split on Trump vs. Harris

In a survey by the National Parents Union, more parents said they trust the Republican party to handle economic issues than said they trust Democrats, but when presented with anonymized economic ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

How Trump’s Radical Tariff Plan Could Wreck Our Economy

There’s no upside to the former president’s pet economic plan.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 17

How Trump and Harris are approaching the economy as presidential race winds down

Gas and home prices are falling and inflation is down, but there still seems to be a disconnect between what economists are saying and how Americans are feeling about their money. CBS News ...

Trump holds 18-point lead over Harris on economy: Survey

Former President Trump holds an 18-point lead over Vice President Harris on the economy, according to a new survey from CNBC. Forty-two percent of registered voters in the CNBC survey said they ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Harris focuses on manufacturing plan in Michigan as Trump leads on economy

As Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump vie for working-class votes, the candidates have each promised a manufacturing boom.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

To defeat Trump, Harris must talk more about the economy | Robert Reich

US vice-president’s campaign has stalled because Americans continue to struggle with their bills despite economic growth. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling more anxious about the outcome of ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

Trump emphasizes economy, immigration as top issues before 2024 elections

Former President Donald Trump delivered remarks at Mar-a-Lago focused on the economy, immigration and the U.S.-Mexico border as both presidential campaigns make last-minute efforts to court ...

Polls Show Trump’s Edge Shrinking on Voters’ Top Issue: The Economy

It remains priority No. 1 for many voters, particularly those who are still undecided, according to Times/Siena polling. But can Kamala Harris translate her gains into votes?

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Could a Trump presidency damage both democracy and the economy? Experts weigh in

Trump could damage the economy, experts say, if he makes good on threats to prosecute political rivals, including Kamala Harris.

Why the US is sending Israel a powerful Thaad anti-missile system

The move has been the focus of attention as it involves putting American boots on the ground in Israel.

Rail Biking Lets You Ride the Rails Using Pedal Power

Rail-biking uses specially designed vehicles that are pedaled along disused railway lines. It’s easy and fun and uses existing tracks for recreation. One writer gave it a try in the Catskills.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 22

US election bets surge after court lifts ban

Traders on prediction markets narrowly favour a Trump victory over Harris next month

World - Financial Times - October 15

Investors step up bets that US election will trigger market volatility

Jitters sweep through bond and currency markets before presidential vote

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Billionaire investor says market is 'very convinced' of Trump victory

Billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller said Wednesday that the market is “very convinced” of an election victory for former President Trump. “I must say, in the last 12 days, the market and the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

2 populist European leaders openly hope for a Trump election victory

"If Mr. Trump returns, we will open multiple bottles of champagne," Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said earlier this month.

Harris and Trump's most likely paths to victory in battleground states

Vice President Harris and former President Trump both have multiple paths to victory in their bids to get 270 electoral votes. The candidates are zeroing in on the seven key battleground states ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

GOP senator: Trump energy helped push Steelers to victory over Jets

Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso (R), who attended Sunday night's Steelers' game alongside former President Trump, said the energy the presidential candidate brought to the stadium helped fuel ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Here's what a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump win would mean for the stock market

The stock market has soared during the presidential campaign. Will it continue?

What could stop the global green energy race? A Trump victory

He could also take tougher steps to stymie decarbonisation efforts next time around

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Rove: Trump will win White House with either Georgia, Pennsylvania or Michigan victory

Republican strategist Karl Rove predicted on Tuesday that former President Trump would win the White House with either a Georgia, Pennsylvania or Michigan victory. During a Fox News appearance, ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Harris says she will be 'sadly ready' if Trump prematurely claims victory Tuesday

Vice President Harris on Wednesday said her team will be ready in the event former President Trump prematurely claims victory on Election Day. ABC’s Mary Bruce asked Harris in an interview what she ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Hungarian prime minister says 'fingers crossed' for Trump victory

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Thursday he had just spoken to former President Trump and was rooting for him to win the election Tuesday. “Just got off the phone with President ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

If Trump declares victory before votes are counted, 'it will fail,' Harris campaign says

Donald Trump for days has baselessly claimed cheating is occurring in voting in Pennsylvania, a key swing state in his campaign against Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - 17 hours ago

Trump-linked Phunware’s stock set for biggest gain since March on ‘insane volume’

Shares of the mobile-advertising software company were climbing on no apparent news Tuesday, sparking more chatter on social media.

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

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