RatesRates and FX: US policy and dollar moves can affect Gulf borrowing costs and currencies.
US midterm results and a weaker dollar could shift Gulf markets and dollar-pegged assets.
Asian equities and US stocks futures slump amid blue sweep in US polls
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Live updates: Follow the latest news on US midterms. American stock futures and Asian equities declined along with the dollar as early results from the US midterm polls moved through markets, with implications for US President Donald Trump's agenda as the Democratic party appeared positioned for gains.
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Early results from US midterm elections coincided with declines in American stock futures, Asian equities, and the dollar, according to a live-updates report. The report said the Democratic Party appeared positioned for a strong result and that the market reaction could affect President Donald…
Why it matters for the Gulf
- US midterm results hit stocks and the dollar.
- A weaker dollar could affect Gulf dollar-pegged assets.
- Gulf markets could react to US political uncertainty.
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