Do American voters really have a say on election day?
Oct 31, 2016 02:15 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Despite popular opinion, American voters on Election Day are not voting for the president. They are merely indicating a preference for whom they would like to see become president. Voters are in fact, voting for...
US Election Series: Clinton camp in panic
Oct 28, 2016 08:17 am UTC| Commentary Politics
In the recent past, campaign people at Hillary Clinton have been acting as if they have won. Liberal news media like CNN, MSNBC which have been accused of acting as an extension of the Clinton campaign have counted out...
How latest US electoral map looks like
Oct 27, 2016 12:56 pm UTC| Commentary Politics
Latest electoral map from realclearpolitics.com doesnt look so good for Donald Trump. Well, he has repeatedly said that he is going to win, no matter what the polls say. But rest of the America may not share his optimism....
US Election Series: Free falling Obama care provides ammunition to Republicans
Oct 27, 2016 11:44 am UTC| Commentary
President Barrack Obamas signature policy, Affordable Health Care Act, or popularly known as the Obamacare is in a free fall or complete collapse. Republican nominee Donald Trump has vowed to replace the policy, what he...
US Election Series: Trump repatriation - another reason to long dollar
Oct 27, 2016 11:17 am UTC| Commentary Economy
In a previous article, we suggested going long the dollar if Donald Trump wins the Presidency. We believe his winning the White House would begin a period, where the dollar is not supported just by monetary policies but...
US Election Series: Expect S&P 500 to lose quarter of its value with no clear victor
Oct 27, 2016 08:57 am UTC| Commentary Politics
Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump hasnt given up his constitutional rights to take legal steps if he believes that there are considerable doubts over the election outcome. There has been amedia frenzy over...
US Election Series: Markets will love Clinton’s victory
Oct 27, 2016 07:20 am UTC| Commentary
One statement that any experienced financial market professional would agree with is that the market hates uncertainty. No matter how good the Trump presidency means for the American people, trade policies and military, in...
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