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US Elections - The final stretch

04 November 2024 • 11 mins listen

The United States is just one day away from its presidential election. In our latest episode of Bank of Singapore Unplugged, our specialists take a deep dive into the macroeconomic implications of the various candidates.

If there is a Red Sweep and Donald Trump becomes president, we can expect a higher level of tariffs. Consequently, markets are beginning to factor in the inflationary effects of these tariffs, which is reflected in the trends of 10-year US Treasury Yields and the strength of the US dollar.

If there is a Blue Sweep and a Democratic victory, we may see potential changes in fiscal policy, such as an increase in the corporate tax rate.

Given these scenarios, what near-term factors should investors consider regarding credit spreads in fixed income?

Tune in to our latest episode featuring:

  • Aleen Lee, Fixed Income Research Analyst
  • Moderated by Joseph Ng, Investment Strategist
Presenter:
Bank of Singapore Research
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