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Trump trade in full swing as US election results flow in [Video]

Ipek Ozkardeskaya Swissquote Bank Ltd

We’re on the cusp of the US election results. They’re starting to trickle in, pointing toward a more favourable outcome for the Republicans and Donald Trump. As a result, the so-called ‘Trump trade’ is in full swing this morning.

The US yields are pushing higher, Bitcoin hits record, the US dollar is stronger against most currencies (even against gold and Swiss franc), and US equity futures advance while sentiment in Europe is mixed.

In earnings, Palantir hit record high on strong earnings and forecast on AI demand, semiconductors surfed on the news, while Saudi Aramco’s weak earnings get the OPEC-encouraged bulls to scratch their heads regarding Saudi’s future commitment to production cuts. That, along with Trump lead is weighing on oil prices this morning.

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Ipek Ozkardeskaya

Swissquote Bank Ltd

Ipek Ozkardeskaya began her financial career in 2010 in the structured products desk of the Swiss Banque Cantonale Vaudoise. She worked in HSBC Private Bank in Geneva in relation to high and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

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