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An investor’s guide to the US presidential election

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The US presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is entering its final weeks. The result may have a distinct impact on select sectors and industries, as well as regions, currencies, and commodities. Some of those market impacts, however, may be counterintuitive.

In our new investor’s guide to the election, we identify the big issues driving this election, assess the primary differences between each candidate’s policy platform, and highlight the potential implications for the financial markets.

Learn more about the implications of the candidates’ policy platforms in these key areas:

  • Trade and investment
  • Immigration
  • Energy
  • Defense
  • Health care
  • Housing
  • Fiscal, tax, and regulatory policies
  • The Federal Reserve

Read our guide to the US Presidential Election 2024.

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