The weakening of the greenback was a sign to some that investors may be walking back confidence in a victory for Donald Trump, after a poll by the Des Moines Register showed Harris with a 47%-44% lead in Iowa — a state Trump has won in each of his prior elections. One element of the so-called Trump trade favors higher Treasury yields and a stronger US dollar.
Midcap, small cap outperform large caps on margins amid rising input costs
Large-cap firms saw operating margins contract significantly year-on-year. Mid- and small-cap companies experienced lesser margin contractions amid rising costs. These smaller firms also achieved higher
September 4, 2026