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Don’t take the betting market odds on Tuesday’s U.S. election too seriously
This year’s U.S. presidential election has suddenly made betting on politics a topic of mainstream conversation.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Some consumers say a kratom drink's marketing led to an addiction
Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.Top stories - CBS News - November 2 -
The Fed hasn’t tamed inflation — and the stock market has yet to figure that out
Stocks can handle moderate inflation as long as economic growth persistsBusiness - MarketWatch - November 2 -
Ken Griffin’s money machine: market maker Citadel Securities
The trading firm is pushing frontiers in markets once dominated by banks — but is not yet regulated like oneBusiness - Financial Times - November 3 -
Gambling on 'vibes' — why the betting markets are getting the election all wrong
The betting markets currently have Donald Trump at a 62% chance of winning Tuesday's election, but this is based on the bettors' models that rely on social media engagement, which may not ...Politics - The Hill - November 3 -
A grenade explosion in a busy market in Indian-controlled Kashmir wounds 9
A grenade attack at a marketplace bustling with shoppers in the main city of Indian-controlled Kashmir has wounded at least nine peopleWorld - ABC News - November 3 -
Harris and Trump command the market’s attention — but Jerome Powell may steal the spotlight
Investors are anxious about the possibility that it could take days, or even weeks, for the results of this week’s presidential and congressional races to be known. But Tuesday’s vote is hardly the ...Business - MarketWatch - November 3 -
Foreign investors fear India’s stock market boom may be over
International investors pull out more than $10bn from Indian stocks as indices record largest fall since March 2020Business - Financial Times - November 4 -
Stock-market investors should treat Trump and Harris election playbooks with caution
Wall Street makes trading elections sound as easy as falling off a log. Reality often disappoints.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Election-week Fed meeting won’t give markets the roadmap they want
Next Thursday, economists expect broad agreement among Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues on a decision to reduce the benchmark interest rate by a quarter-percentage point to a range of ...Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Bond-market Trump trades suddenly at risk amid tight election race
Bond-market participants scaled back on so-called Trump trades Monday, ahead of a too-close-to-call presidential election.Business - MarketWatch - November 4 -
Bond-market ‘vigilantes’ appear to be in ‘driver’s seat’ before election, Fed meeting
Ahead of U.S. Election Day and the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates, “bond vigilantes” appeared to be in “the driver’s seat” for the market, according to Yardeni Research.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
What the stock market typically does after the U.S. election, according to history
Stocks typically rise after a presidential election, but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
As the election winds down, worries of 'bond vigilantes' and inflation hit markets
Investors are preparing for a conflicting scenario in the event that Donald Trump prevails in the presidential race.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
Trump’s lead over Harris in betting market erodes as platforms tighten odds
Top platforms had placed Republican ahead but Democrat is catching up and even leads on one app. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Betting markets have narrowed ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Six cities, one question: is China’s property market turning a corner?
From Shanghai to Guangzhou and Beijing to Foshan, buyers and agents voice concerns ahead of next phase of stimulusWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
The election result investors fear historically is the best for the stock market
Evercore strategists led by Julian Emanuel crunched the numbers and it turns out unified government actually is the best for the stock market.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
How Stock, Bond and Currency Markets Could Respond to the Election
Investors are considering the candidates’ policies and historical trends to bet on where stocks, bonds and currencies are headed.Business - The New York Times - November 5 -
US stocks stage rally as global markets await election result
Wall Street prepares for ‘a long night for volatility’ as investor mood remains febrileBusiness - Financial Times - November 5 -
What one stock market gauge is predicting about the presidential race
One market strategist notes a pattern based on whether the S&P 500 rises or falls between the end of July and Halloween.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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 -
Commerzbank Lifts Guidance as UniCredit Circles
Commerzbank lifted its full-year guidance for some key metrics and said its strategy is paying off, as UniCredit continued to signal interest in a tie-up with the German lender.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 6 -
Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins US election
Dollar up and renewable energy stocks down, while shares in president-elect’s media business rise by more than a third. Analysis: Trump policies mean higher prices Business live – latest ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Markets called Trump right — but what do they do now?
The bond vigilantes have woken up and taken note of the former president’s big winWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Dow soars as these areas are ‘likely market winners’ of potential Republican sweep
Stocks surged Wednesday after Donald Trump won the U.S. election.Business - MarketWatch - November 6
