Plus, the chances we see a divided government coming out of this election. What would that mean for fiscal policy? Also, the U.S. is formally out of the Paris climate agreement as of today. And, states vote on marijuana legalization.
The race for the White House piles more uncertainty onto global markets. Plus, assessing the economic case for cutting emissions as the U.S. becomes the first country to leave the Paris climate agreement.
Is there enough information for companies and market participants to start repositioning themselves? Plus, a win for Uber and Lyft in California. And, what kind of money might be spent in post-election legal fights.
With all of the uncertainty of the 2020 elections, why buy stock today? Plus, car and truck sales trending up. And, depending on election results, what might happen with economic policy during the rest of this year.
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Social media companies announce steps to make it clear when a candidate has won the election or has not. Plus, stock futures up on Election Day. And, a closer look at companies giving their employees paid time off to vote.
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So how are investors approaching the next 24 hours? The EU’s financial watchdog says German regulators were “deficient” in supervising Wirecard. COVID-19 vaccine research is vulnerable to cyberattack.
Plus, after the worst week for the stock market since March, indices around the world are up this morning. Also, what low interest rates mean for Americans.
Ahead of the election, a look at one of President Trump’s promises for the manufacturing industry and whether or not he’s kept it. Plus, how one European country with a population the size of Maine has figured out online voting.
Lockdown uncertainty in Europe could further curb oil demand, worrying investors. The British prime minister cancels a speech to business leaders. Lessons in online voting from Estonia.
Plus, selling bonds to invest in global health and increase vaccine access in developing countries. And, the history of voting technology, and the importance of the paper ballot.
