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2024 Election Updates

Nov 14, 2024

Get the latest from Morgan Stanley experts with our perspective on developments in U.S. and global elections.

2024 is a historic year for elections globally. Pivotal races in the U.S. and around the world could have major implications for economies and markets. Morgan Stanley thought leaders offer insights to help investors make sense of the headlines and focus on what could matter for their portfolios.

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What the Trump Victory Means for Markets

Nov 6, 2024

Discover how tax cuts, tariffs and deregulation could shape markets and impact your investments over President Trump’s second term.

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How Consumers Feel About the Economy

Oct 24, 2024

Michael Zezas reviews key insights from recent consumer data, and how the sentiment has shifted as the U.S. election draws closer.

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Harris and Trump Share Tax Proposals Ahead of Election, but only Congress Can Change the Laws

Oct 17, 2024

With nail-biting days until the U.S. presidential election, investors and business owners are closely following the candidates' proposals, or lack thereof, on an array of tax topics.

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What the Election Could Mean for Healthcare

Oct 23, 2024

While voters and investors are tuned in to drug pricing, health premiums and more, major changes appear unlikely regardless of the outcome.

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Politics Shouldn't Stall M&A Rebound

Oct 15, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions appear poised for a multi-year recovery, regardless of which candidate moves into the White House.

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Election 2024: What Do the Markets Say?

Oct 11, 2024

Certain economic indicators and stock market trends have historically forecasted which U.S. presidential candidate is likely to prevail. Here’s what investors should know.

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How Trade Policy Could Affect Your Investments

Oct 9, 2024

As the U.S. presidential election nears, tariffs and trade policy are among the most sensitive to the election’s outcome and could have a notable impact on the economy and your portfolio.

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A Bumpy Ride for the U.S. Dollar

Sep 18, 2024

How changes in fiscal, trade and monetary policy resulting from the U.S. election could move the dollar.

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Election Update: Investors Shouldn't Hope for 'Convention Wisdom'

Aug 28, 2024

The conventions of the two U.S. political parties leading up to the election were light on policy details, but some implications are clear.

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Tax Policy and Your Portfolio

Aug 21, 2024

As the 2024 U.S. election nears, potential tax-policy changes could affect your portfolio and finances. Here are key questions answered.

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How Fiscal Policy Influences Investment Performance

Aug 20, 2024

Investors should monitor the growing dominance of U.S. fiscal policy on markets in the second half of 2024 and beyond, and consider opportunities in emerging market debt, U.S. equities, loans and real estate.

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What Elections Mean for Market Volatility

Aug 14, 2024

As the 2024 election nears, Monica Guerra, Head of U.S. Policy for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, connects the dots between the election and market developments, particularly addressing the recent volatility.

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New Democratic Ticket, Same Market Outlook

Jul 31, 2024

Despite a recent shakeup in the U.S. presidential election, change at the top of the Democratic ticket should have little impact for investors.

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Protecting Your Estate from Future Transfer Taxes

Jul 16, 2024

The lifetime federal estate and gift tax exemption could be halved in 2026. Should you take action before then?

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3 Ways the U.S. Elections Could Affect Investors

Jul 10, 2024

As the 2024 U.S. election approaches, potential policy changes in taxes, tariffs and immigration could have important implications for your portfolio.

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Election 2024: Inflation Outlook

Apr 17, 2024

It’s too early to predict the results of the election on inflation and the broader economy, but there are three areas investors should watch.

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What Could Keep India's Bull Market Going?

Jun 10, 2024

Investors expect India’s election results to drive earnings growth, but they may be missing additional factors that could send stocks on a long bull run.

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