US election 2020: Biden vs Trump
How will the US election impact the markets? Discover what effect a Trump or Biden win could have and the instruments to watch.

How will the US election impact the markets? Discover what effect a Trump or Biden win could have and the instruments to watch.
How will an escalation of trade wars affect US and China indices and shares, and the US dollar?
How would Trump’s lack of attention on climate and renewables affect the industry?
Could a more relaxed approach to regulation on the tech industry be a boon for the sector?
How could higher taxes affect big tech giants like Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft & Facebook, & US indices?
Could an increased focus on climate change and renewables boost energy stocks like NextEra Energy, First Solar & Duke Energy?
Will a potential push for drug pricing control and free healthcare help or hinder pharma stocks like AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline, Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer?
The US presidential election takes place on Tuesday 3 November, 2020, and while the first exit polls could come in at around 4am (UK time) on 4 November, there may be a longer wait this time due a predicted increase in postal voting. To win, either Trump or Biden must win a majority of the electoral votes (270 of 538), with the victor beginning a four-year term of office on 20 January 2021.
First debate
Vice-presidential debate
Second debate
Final debate
Election day
How will the US election impact your trading? See how key instruments are likely to be affected and how our clients are positioned.
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