Stock market live: Election night updates and impacts

Published On Nov 5, 2024, 6:18 PM

As the U.S. presidential election night unfolds, stock futures are stable with slight gains across major indices. Investors are closely monitoring the election results due to potential market volatility. The outcome, anticipated later this evening, could significantly affect market sentiment, particularly as key states are closely contested. Both Trump and Harris have engaged voters with final pitches that promise differing economic policies, which could influence future market conditions.

Stock Forecasts

The stability in stock futures suggests a cautious optimism among investors ahead of the election results. If the results lead to a clear outcome, this may stabilize the market further. However, any prolonged uncertainty could cause volatility.

Given the current polling tightness, the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) may see a positive uptick if a favorable outcome for Harris is confirmed, aligning with expectations for economic continuity. Conversely, if Trump secures a significant portion of the results, it might trigger short-term volatility.

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The polls are open, and investors are in wait-and-see mode to find out whether Harris or Trump will win — and how long it'll take to get a clear outcome.

The polls are open, and investors are in wait-and-see mode to find out whether Harris or Trump will win — and how long it'll take to get a clear outcome.

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