The U.S. presidential election result has ensured a sharp turn in economic policy expected to upend global commerce and diverge from decades of American norms.
Category: Presidential Election of 2024
Stocks and the Dollar Jump After Trump Wins Presidential Election
Bitcoin hit a record, Tesla stock soared and a wide range of markets around the world moved sharply as Donald J. Trump claimed victory.
How Stock, Bond and Currency Markets Could Respond to the Election
Investors are considering the candidates’ policies and historical trends to bet on where stocks, bonds and currencies are headed.
Right-Wing Groups Are Organizing on Telegram Ahead of Election Day
Right-wing groups, which use Telegram to organize real-world actions, are urging followers to watch the polls and stand up for their rights, in a harbinger of potential chaos.
How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election
The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.
They Barter and Trade in Rural America. How Will They Vote?
Many rural Americans engage in cashless barter systems to get food and firewood for heating and cooking. They value self-sufficiency, making them wary of government intervention.
Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and the Billions of Ways to Influence an Election
The world’s richest men have their own rocket fleets, their own media and their own schemes to succeed with Donald J. Trump.
Inside The Washington Post’s Decision to Stop Presidential Endorsements
Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.
Washington Post Says It Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate
The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not making endorsements for the office.
Election Odds Swing in Trump’s Favor on Polymarket, a Crypto Betting Site
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.