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Ridgewood NJ, the financial markets rallied sharply on Wednesday in response to Donald Trump’s projected win in the 2024 presidential election. Investors appeared optimistic about what a second Trump presidency could mean for corporate America, as the major U.S. stock indexes hit record highs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average soared 1,508.05 points, or 3.57%, closing at an all-time high of 43,729.93. This marked the largest single-day gain since November 2022. The S&P 500 also surged, climbing 2.53% to close at 5,929.04, while the Nasdaq Composite hit a record of 18,983.47, up 2.95%.
Key Sectors Thrive as Trump Victory Boosts Market Optimism
Stocks tied to sectors expected to benefit from Trump’s policies saw especially strong gains. Tesla, whose CEO Elon Musk has been vocal in his support of Trump, saw shares jump over 14%. Banks also surged, with JPMorgan Chase rising 11.5% and Wells Fargo up 13%, reflecting investor optimism around deregulation and lower corporate tax rates.
The Russell 2000, a benchmark for small-cap companies, jumped 5.84% to a 52-week high, as Trump’s protectionist policies are expected to benefit more domestic-focused, cyclical businesses.
“Trump is seen as a proponent of lower corporate taxes, deregulation, and policies that prioritize U.S. growth,” said Marc Pinto, head of Americas equities at Janus Henderson Investors. “In 2016, we saw the ‘Trump rally’ gain nearly 5% after the election, and it’s likely we could see a similar upward trend this time.”
Bitcoin and Dollar Surge, Treasury Yields Rise
Bitcoin also reached an all-time high, surpassing $76,000 on the potential for relaxed regulation under Trump’s administration. The dollar index hit its highest level since July as investors anticipated that Trump’s tariffs could strengthen the U.S. dollar.
Meanwhile, the 10-year Treasury yield rose to approximately 4.43% amid speculation that tax cuts and proposed spending plans might stimulate growth but could also increase the fiscal deficit and drive inflation higher.
Tim Kravchunovsky, founder and CEO of the decentralized telecommunications network Chirp, says:
“Those of us in Europe woke up this morning to a major crypto rally on the news that Donald Trump has won the US election. If everything Trump has promised on the campaign trail comes to pass, there is indeed a good reason to be upbeat about the future of crypto in the US. But it could still go either way. After the initial euphoria subsides, we will need to see Trump making good on his promises.
Over the last few months, Trump has pledged to make Bitcoin a reserve currency, fire Gary Gensler, push through crypto-friendly regulation, and more. But if he doesn’t deliver on these promises quickly, the euphoria could turn to disappointment, which has the potential to result in crypto market volatility. We have to be prepared for this because the reality is that crypto isn’t the most important issue on Trump’s current agenda.
Whether he delivers on all his crypto promises or not, though, many of his wider policies could be supportive of risk assets more generally. For example, his apparent commitment to ending global conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, are positive for markets because markets like stability. Trump has also historically been a great proponent of rate cuts and economic stimulus, which is always good news for cryptocurrencies.
Trump Media & Technology Group and Potential Red Sweep
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group—a social media company linked to Trump—also had a volatile trading session, closing up 5.9%.
In Congress, NBC News projects Republicans will reclaim the Senate, while control of the House remains too close to call. The possibility of a “red sweep” could pave the way for significant policy changes, including tax reforms and increased domestic spending.
What This Means for the Economy
Mark Mobius, chairman of the Mobius Emerging Opportunities Fund, shared his optimism with CNBC: “A Trump win, combined with a Republican-controlled Congress, could ignite substantial growth in the U.S. economy.”
With Wall Street hopeful for a favorable policy environment, this election could mark the start of another rally as markets respond to expectations of pro-growth reforms. Stay tuned as the final election results and policy details unfold.
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