Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures soar as Trump declared winner

Published On Nov 6, 2024, 5:59 AM

US stock futures surged following Donald Trump's apparent victory in the 2024 presidential election. With significant gains in major indices, investor sentiment appears optimistic about a return to Trump’s policies, which historically emphasize lower taxes and reduced regulations. Futures for Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Dow Jones Industrial Average rose considerably. In addition, bond yields increased due to expectations of inflation rising with potential new tariffs. Stocks like Tesla saw significant pre-market gains on the news.

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The surge in US stock futures indicates strong investor confidence in Trump's return, which is often associated with pro-business policies. Companies within the small-cap Russell 2000 index are likely to benefit from tax cuts and deregulation under Trump. Additionally, Tesla, benefitting from strong market sentiment, could see further growth as investors link the company’s future success to an administration favorable to electric vehicles.

With rising forecasts of inflation and expectations that the Federal Reserve may pause on rate cuts, bond yields are likely to increase accordingly, which could limit future equity market growth. Higher rates could make borrowing more expensive and dampen corporate profits as a result, impacting stock performance positively in the short term but turning neutral as economic conditions stabilize.

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The electric-vehicle maker's billionaire CEO, Elon Musk, has been an outspoken Trump supporter this year and has endorsed the former president throughout the electoral campaign. Musk has also promoted the former president on his X social media platform. Trump has also said he would establish a government efficiency commission headed by Musk, if he wins.

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