My grandfather’s experience in post-first world war Germany serves as a warning to post-election America
Cold-blooded markets focus more on a shift in the Senate following Georgia elections
Clean sweep of Congress for Joe Biden’s party could pave way for significant fiscal stimulus
‘Cheap’ UK equities stand to benefit from a rotation into companies that will rise with a recovery
Shock, patience and a rethink in a tense week for fund managers
With the emollient Democrat edging closer to victory, calm has settled on Wall Street
Investors focus on the positives in a conflicted and confusing election result
BlackRock’s iShares Russell 2000 attracted $714m in net inflows on Wednesday
Thin liquidity has helped to exaggerate a move that has taken some analysts by surprise
Hasty shift to expectations that a Biden administration would be restrained on tax rises and regulation
Prospect of divided Congress and more modest economic stimulus has had big effect on markets
Weaker than forecast Democratic showing cuts expectations of government spending boom
Wall Street’s ‘fear gauge’ falls after early results point to a share of power in Congress
Firms wager that Wall Street expectations for increased volatility in months ahead are overdone
A convincing win for either side will soothe jitters, but is no cure-all
High bond prices mean fixed income has lost its lustre as a ballast against stock falls
But time in the market matters more than timing it
Memories of shock 2016 result discourage asset managers from making big directional bets
Investors are dumping tech stocks for housebuilders and regional banks in anticipation of a Biden victory
Bets rise on a Democratic ‘blue wave’ in the White House and Congress
Fiscal stimulus measures, if they come, point to a broader rally in equities
How will the result and the fallout from the fractious 2020 campaign affect your money?
A post-election spending splurge by Congress could send yields higher despite Fed actions
Vix index futures rise further after Trump indicates he might not concede if he loses November vote
Uncertainty following vote could spur haven bets and boost the currency, analysts say
