Comments on the Election
The election is over, and global markets are analyzing the outcome and starting to adjust portfolios. Republicans are set to control the White House, Senate, and House, but the results are also notable for a historical reason: the president-elect, Donald Trump, is returning to office after a previous election loss—a rare political comeback not seen since Grover Cleveland in 1892. As a result, investors are looking to Trump’s first term as a roadmap for how his next administration’s policies may impact markets.
Early returns since the election demonstrate that investors expect a repeat of Trump’s first term. Bank stocks are rising due to expected deregulation, and small-cap stocks are trading higher in anticipation of tax cuts, deregulation, and protectionist trade policies that may favor domestically focused companies.
Conversely, international stocks have declined due to concerns about the impact of tariffs on global trade. Renewable energy stocks have declined as well, with investors expecting Trump to roll back clean energy policies and subsidies. Just last week, Trump announced his plan to remove the tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles, sending stocks in this sector lower.
In the bond market, Treasury yields have risen due to concerns that tax cuts will keep the federal deficit high. These early trends reflect a mix of the prior administration’s policies and recent campaign messaging.
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