How will the US Election influence global markets?
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In the lead up to the 2024 US Election, the markets to watch are major USD currency pairs, US stocks and indices, and commodities such as gold and oil.
Washington DC and all 50 states vote for the 47th President of the United States on Tuesday 5 November.
Poll closing times differ by state but typically start around 7pm local time.
While projections can be made on election night, the official, certified results may take several days to weeks to be finalised.
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It’s important to check that your account is sufficiently capitalised, as well as making sure you are comfortable with your levels of exposure. Risk management strategies can protect your investments and minimise potential losses during increased market volatility.
A diverse portfolio involves a number of assets from a group of markets that do not share a strong correlation.
Ensure that you have exposures that reduce your overall portfolio risk, which will smooth out your PnL over high risk events such as the 2024 US Election.
A Stop-Loss order is a market order that helps manage risk by closing your position once the asset reaches a certain price.
Historically, financial markets can experience rapid fluctuation and high volatility during the US Election. This strategy helps manage trading risk by specifying a price at which your position is closed out.
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