Treasuries slump threatens market rally as banks, small-caps surge on tax cut hopes, while dollar strength hits emerging markets
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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
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Trump is heading for 312 college votes, with a near-landslide win. Here’s why
The polls suggest Trump and Harris are tied. But the same data shows Trump could be marching back to the White House by a landslide
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Historian Allan Lichtman predicts Kamala Harris to defeat Trump, becoming first woman US president
Lichtman said Trump only appeals to a narrow base
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Donald Trump launches $100k diamond-encrusted watch line amidst campaign controversy, reviving his merchandising legacy
The former President has hawked a series of branded products since he launched his 2024 White House campaign, following his long tradition of melding his political and business interests
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Kamala Harris couldn’t show you the Middle East on a map’: Eric Trump on why Donald Trump is the best presidential option for the region
Eric Trump also claims that his father could solve the region’s conflicts and is “doing great” despite assassination attempts
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EXCLUSIVE: Trump would reimpose Iran sanctions, ‘that’s the reason they’re trying to kill him,’ claims son Eric Trump
Eric Trump warned of “consequences” should Iran attack his father but said the former president is the “only person” who can bring stability to the region
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Donald Trump promises slew of tax breaks which even his advisors can’t decode
The Republican presidential candidate is expected to make a speech on Tuesday in Georgia to outline his vision to use tax breaks and other incentives to bolster US manufacturing
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Kamala Harris said to release new economic proposals this week on US wealth creation ahead of presidential election
The move comes amidst undecided voters, including in swing states, seeking for more information about how Harris would help them economically if she were elected president in November
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Trump assassination attempts may boost public sympathy in ongoing legal trials, expert claims
As the election approaches and legal battles continue, Trump’s legal challenges and political ambitions are set to keep the political scene in unprecedented flux
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Donald Trump calls India ‘very big abuser’ of trade ties, says will meet PM Modi next week
Indian Prime Minister is scheduled to visit the US from 21 to 23 September to take part in the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit
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2024 US presidential election: Donald Trump rejects second debate with Kamala Harris
The former US president made this announcement on Thursday, two days after their first debate in Philadelphia
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GCC, Indian market players investing in renewable energy, pharma, IT stocks betting on a Harris win
Investors are also hedging on shares of oil and gas and defence sectors to play safe if Trump gets elected in the November 5 election
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The ‘opportunity economy’: Inside Kamala Harris’s economic plan for working America
Here’s what we know so far about Kamala Harris’s “opportunity economy” and how it aims to address the needs of working and middle-class families in the US
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Harris and Trump clash over Israel policy in 2024 US presidential debate
Harris urges an immediate Gaza ceasefire, while Trump claims the conflict wouldn’t have occurred under his leadership and accuses her of harbouring hatred for both Israel and Arabs
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Harris and Trump face off in heated US presidential debate: Key moments
It began with a handshake and quickly devolved into sharp exchanges on foreign policy, abortion, and immigration
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Gulf wealth managers brace for market volatility, strategize to mitigate risks ahead of ‘watershed’ 2024 US election
Investors are drawing up a prudent diversification strategy to focus on alternative assets to ride out the anticipated market storm ahead of the US election