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Biden vs Trump: high stakes in US elections
Friday 07 June 2024
Research / Market
Biden vs Trump: high stakes in US elections
June 2024 | The US election rematch between President Biden and former President Trump will focus market attention on their respective agendas. There is a range of potential economic and foreign policy changes that could emerge in their second term, as well as the repercussions for financial markets. The candidates' foreign policy agendas could lead to a range of outcomes. An escalation of protectionism, particularly higher tariffs, may provoke retaliation. In this paper, we assess five policy areas based on the candidates' current comments: foreign policy, trade, taxes, immigration and energy. While rhetoric may not always translate into action, stated policies offer valuable insights into the two candidates' thinking.
01 | A second term for President Joe Biden will likely see the US continue to be deeply involved in geopolitical hotspots, while pressuring allies to share the burden. Foreign policy under Donald Trump may be less predictable, with intensified economic sanctions and a less certain commitment to allies.
02 | Tax policy will be a key issue, with neither candidate proposing a clear path to US debt sustainability. Trump will prioritize extending his 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, while Biden will likely seek to cut taxes for low-to-middle-income earners and raise taxes for high-income earners and corporates.
03 | Equity markets may perform better under a divided government, as contentious tax increases and aggressive trade policies are less likely to be implemented. Both agendas could lead to higher deficits that will push up debt and Treasury yields.
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