Errol Musk gave a colourful overview of his billionaire son’s role in US President Trump’s second term in the White House
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Errol Musk believes his son will have a pivotal role in ensuring global peace an stability
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Musk working for Trump government is a demotion, says Elon’s father
Errol Musk says despite it being a “fantastic” opportunity he sees the role as a demotion, that could take a toll on him
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Markets turn ‘wildly bullish’ as Trump election victory sparks rush to risk assets
Treasuries slump threatens market rally as banks, small-caps surge on tax cut hopes, while dollar strength hits emerging markets
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ANALYSIS: Trump’s return could signal new path for Israel, Gaza, Lebanon crisis
Trump victory could mean less proxy wars, business-first diplomacy, and a deal with Putin to rein in Iran – marking a dramatic shift in how the US handles Israel’s conflicts with Gaza and Lebanon, experts say
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Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States of America (USA), with a projected 312 electoral votes
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How the US electoral college system works
The election is decided by votes in each state, not the total popular vote
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The seven states that will decide the election
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Stocks, bonds, crypto: What a Trump or Harris win will mean for investors
As polls close, investors are braced for dramatic changes depending on the election outcome
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US election: Trump wins two key battleground states, narrows chances of Harris presidency
North Carolina and Georgia have been forecast to go to Donald Trump, closing the door on a potential route to a Harris presidency
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Wall Street slips as uncertainty surrounds US election, Fed move
Some of the so-called “Trump trades” unwound after a recent poll showed Harris, the Democratic vice president, leading in Iowa, sparking a drop in the US dollar, Treasury yields and bitcoin
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US election: Middle East investors shift to bonds with a focus on Trump trades amidst US-China tech tensions
Regional asset managers and investors are cherry-picking shares of select energy and technology sector companies
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US election: UAE, Middle East investors turn to gold, equities as election remains impossible to call
Cryptocurrencies are gaining traction as a diversification tool, especially among younger investor demographics who are keen on digital assets