With the US elections underway, early ballots indicate a tight race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Markets had been betting on a Trump victory, but recent shifts in traditionally Republican states suggest growing support for Harris. Financial markets may react differently depending on the election outcome, influencing the US dollar and sector-specific stocks.
Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise as Fed rate-hike bets ease
MSCI’s Asia Pacific equities gauge climbed 0.3%, led by South Korea’s benchmark after Fed Governor Christopher Waller said he would support keeping rates steady if