For this week's Strictly Business, we're talking about how elections impact stocks and businesses.
Ten states have abortion-related measures, while another proposal that’s gained steam among states is one that seeks to prohibit non-citizens from voting in elections, even though the practice is already barred by federal law. And then some states are weighing whether or not they should ...
With the US transitioning into a new leadership as the Biden administration wraps up, concerns over how the policies of the new president-elect, Donald Trump, would affect the Southeast Asian market abound. The Southeast Asia region is one of the world’s fastest-developing regions, with interna...
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Just like presidential elections, which party controls Congress generally was not a factor in projecting overall equity market performance. These equity and bond market trends were consistent over time unless there was a dramatic disruption. Read more about how midterm elections aff...
By closely monitoring the election’s potential impact, adopting effective currency hedging strategies, and diversifying supply chains and markets, businesses can better navigate the uncertainty and position themselves for success in a rapidly changing global landscape. With the US elections approachi...
The U.S. elections in 2020 will affect business conditions in many sectors for years to come. When election results first came in four years ago, it was unclear what policy and regulation would look like in the new Trump administration. Experts ultimately predicted a shift away from...
A political election—a common event in almost every nation—can have a large impact on a country's currency. Elections can be viewed by traders as an isolated case of potential political instability and uncertainty, which typically equates to greatervolatilityin the value of a country's currenc...
How US midterm elections will affect intellectual property IP is not likely to be a big focus if Hank Johnson becomes chair of House of Representatives IP subcommittee but “all bets are off” if one possibility who has been highly critical of patents is appointed...
Two factors may help explain why what happens in the US is so wide-reaching. Stocks in these markets are globally owned. US presidential elections may reflect the cycle of global risk aversion, which in turn affects local stock markets. ...