Intraday Market Thoughts

Clinton-Trump Spread Hit Further

by Ashraf Laidi
Oct 31, 2016 15:14

Clinton's lead over Trump in opinion polls hit a 3-week low after the FBI announced to re-open the investigation into Clinton's emails. The late Friday selloff in USD and equities was noticeable. Although the chart shows polls by Real Clear Politics, several polls, such as the ABC/Washington Post indicate a 1-pt lead for Trump. Reports of New Hampshire polls showing a 2-pt lead for Trump. The positive relationship between Clinton's eroding lead and falling US stocks has especially strengthened as the focus shifts from a fading Clinton lead to rising Trump support.

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Clinton-Trump Spread Hit Further - Clinton Trump Oct 31 (Chart 1)

 
 

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