The US Election and Financial Markets

Explore the intricate relationship between US Presidential elections and their influence on the global financial markets.

How could the 2024 election result impact the market?

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What could happen in the markets now Donald Trump is president?

How have the markets reacted to previous US election results?

2012 Election

2016 election

2020 election

How volatile is the period between election day and inauguration?

Key insight

  • During the 2016 election year, EUR/USD fell by 2.94% over the span from Election Day until the Inauguration.

Key insight

  • During the 2016 election year, EUR/USD fell by 2.94% over the span from Election Day until the Inauguration.

Key insight

  • AUD/USD saw the biggest movement in the 2020 election year, climbing 8.13% between the night of the election and the official Inauguration.
  • Despite being the worst-performing currency as of March, the Australian dollar finished 2020 as the best-performing currency, up in value by 11.64%*
  • The dollar holds the title as the worst-performing currency of 2020, down -7.66% in value across the year*
  • Between Biden’s official confirmation as victor and year end, the dollar continued to lose over 2.50% in value*

*tradingview.com. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Client Sentiment

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