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Trump Trades Unravel Amid Tight Election Race

The close US presidential election is causing significant uncertainty and volatility in financial markets, affecting various sectors, stocks, and currencies.

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What was the initial market reaction to the Trump candidacy?: The first crack in the Trump trades appeared after the only debate between Trump and Harris, where Harris performed better. Despite this, Trump initially maintained a lead in polls and betting markets.
What is the impact of the close election race on the financial markets?: The tightening election race is impacting financial markets, as seen in the decline of the US dollar, bond yields, and Bitcoin. Stocks of private prison operators and Trump Media also experienced significant drops.
How have recent polls affected the political betting markets and overall market sentiment?: Recent polls, including the Des Moines Register/Mediacom and ABC News/Ipsos polls, show a tightening race, with Harris sometimes leading or within the margin of error. This shift has led to uncertainty in the markets.
Are there clear "Harris trades" in the market, or how do markets interpret a potential Harris win?: While some interpret market movements as "Harris trades", they are more accurately described as reactions to a less certain Trump victory. Harris's policies differ significantly from Trump's, potentially affecting various sectors.
How have the stocks of Tesla and Trump Media performed recently, and what factors explain these changes?: Tesla, a stock often linked to Trump's success, and Trump Media, have seen their value decrease recently, reflecting the uncertainty in the election outcome. Conversely, the Mexican Peso and Chinese Yuan strengthened, partially due to Trump's trade threats.

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