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Trump Wins & Stocks Go Bananas: Is the Next Crypto Boom Here?

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Markets are buzzing like bees in a flower field after Trump's election win! Stocks soar, Bitcoin skyrockets, and energy shares take a tumble. Find out what’s driving this wild ride!

The world was shaken, stirred, and sent into a euphoric spin as Donald Trump clinched another presidential victory! Wall Street erupted like a celebratory fireworks display with a massive rise in US stock indexes, breaking records almost as fast as social media could react. The Dow Jones, in particular, soared over 1500 points, sending investors to the bank (literally!). Financial analysts grabbed their calculators, attempting to decipher what this means for the future trade and investment climate.

As if on cue, Bitcoin joined the party, hitting record highs that would make even the most seasoned investors blush. The cryptocurrency, always the wild child of the finance sector, bounced back with vigor, suggesting that faith in decentralized finance is alive and kicking. Meanwhile, the dollar rose steadily, turning heads across the exchanges worldwide. But not all boats floated; renewable energy stocks found themselves struggling to keep up while shares in Trump’s media venture surged over a third. It’s not every day you see a media company charged with such electric velocity after a political shockwave!

The effects of this election win transcended borders, with ripple effects seen in markets across the globe. Investors are switching gears, shunning bonds in favor of stocks, mirroring sentiments seen in previous post-election surges. While some strategists question if this is a lasting trend or just a momentary spike fueled by exuberance, the current buzz in the air feels infectious. It’s as if the stock market was given a double shot of espresso!

So, what does this exhilarating ride mean for the average Joe trying to make sense of crypto and Wall Street? Well, history tells us that political wins often lead to market booms, particularly in the tech and financial sectors. Stocks may gain further momentum as confidence in policies returns, but investors, remember: ride that wave cautiously! In the meantime, keep an eye on the next chapter of this unfolding story; after all, we’ve got a front-row seat to the wild world of politics and its impact on our wallets!

Did you know that the Dow Jones Industrial Average was created in 1896 and it began with just 12 companies? Today, it features 30 and remains a key benchmark for US markets! Plus, Bitcoin was introduced in 2009 and has grown from being worth less than a dollar to hundreds of thousands—now that’s a rollercoaster of an investment!

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Wall Street and bitcoin soar to record highs as Trump wins US election (The Guardian)

Dollar up and renewable energy stocks down, while shares in president-elect's media business rise by more than a third.

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US shares, Bitcoin hit record high and dollar soars on Trump win (BBC News)

Markets and currencies around the world shifted sharply on Wednesday following the US election news: The major US stock indexes soared, with banks performing ...

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The Dow Jones soars over 1500 points to record high after Trump ... (NPR)

Wall Street, crypto investors, and shareholders in Trump Media are all cheering the election results.

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US stocks hit record high and investors dump bonds after Donald ... (Financial Times)

US Elections 2024 · US stocks hit record high and investors dump bonds after Donald Trump clinches victory ...

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Donald Trump election win turbocharges stocks, cryptocurrency and ... (CBS News)

Stocks and cryptocurrency prices set to power higher after Donald Trump wins U.S. presidential election.

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Markets close at record highs as Trump is reelected (CNN)

US stocks rocketed higher Wednesday following a decisive and consequential victory for former President Donald Trump in Tuesday's US presidential election.

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Dow rises 1500 points as banks and Tesla gain after Trump win (The Washington Post)

Major indexes gained ground, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite index rising on the prospect of another Donald Trump ...

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Stocks surge to record highs as Trump returns to presidency (Reuters)

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Trump has won the election. What happens to his legal cases? (BBC News)

Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.

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Here's what Trump 2.0 means for the economy, from tariffs to mass ... (NPR)

Trump has promised to cut taxes and government regulations, slap tariffs on imports and order large deportations of immigrants. Here's how that could impact ...

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The view from countries where Trump's win really matters (BBC News)

Kamala Harris meanwhile called the Russian president "a murderous dictator". Trump had also questioned the scale of US military assistance to Kyiv. Publicly, ...

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Inflation pain helped secure Trump win but his policies mean higher ... (The Guardian)

Financial markets were poised for days of uncertainty waiting for the final result of the US presidential election to become clear, but in the end it wasn't ...

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US special counsel to wind down criminal cases against Donald ... (The Guardian)

Jack Smith's case would not be finished before inauguration, after which Trump could prohibit prosecutors from pursuing it.

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Trump victory a blow to climate action, experts say (BBC News)

Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.

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Will Trump victory spark global trade war? (BBC News)

Trump has promised tariffs on all foreign goods. If he follows through, many smaller economies may be forced to respond in kind.

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Keir Starmer congratulates Donald Trump in first call after US election (BBC News)

The PM and president-elect agreed UK-US relations will "continue to thrive", No 10 says.

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Trump policies: Seven things he says he will do as president (BBC News)

Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, having promised action on issues including immigration, the economy and the war in Ukraine.

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What Trump might do in his second presidency and what it could ... (The Conversation AU)

Donald Trump is likely to expand the powers of the presidency.

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FirstFT: Jockeying to join Trump's cabinet (Financial Times)

Fed and BoE rate decisions. German coalition collapses. Wall Street celebrates Trump's victory. After securing a historic victory yesterday Donald Trump has now ...

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More tariffs, less red tape: what Trump will mean for key global ... (The Guardian)

Returning US president has promised protectionist trade measures, relaxed regulation and cheaper energy for consumers.

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Trump's fat tails (Financial Times)

Dollar stores such as Dollar General and Dollar Tree fell sharply on worries about China tariffs. Dollar Tree, for example, directly imports 40 per cent of what ...

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What will Trump's presidency mean for Russia's war on Ukraine? (NPR)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Trump and praised his “peace through strength” approach, but concerns in Ukraine loom over ...

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Putin calls Trump 'courageous' and hints at Ukraine talks; mass ... (The Guardian)

Russian leader congratulates Trump and says he is ready to talk; president-elect reportedly suggests no price limit could derail immigration plan.

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Europe's leaders face up to Trump victory at Hungarian summit (BBC News)

The re-election of Donald Trump to the White House is focusing minds in Europe, and with dozens of leaders meeting in Budapest, they have the perfect chance ...

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Wall Street cheers Trump's return, with some trepidation (Reuters)

Wall Street executives cheered the prospect of business-friendly regulations and a burst of deals as they analyzed the implications of Donald Trump's ...

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European leaders urge Trump to maintain support for Ukraine (The Guardian)

Leaders at EPC talks in Budapest also call on president-elect to avoid trade war on return to White House.

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'Too early to rejoice': Why Russia isn't celebrating Trump win – yet (Aljazeera.com)

Now eight years later with Trump winning the presidential race this week by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris, the reaction from the Kremlin has so far ...

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Europe could be a casualty as Donald Trump secures U.S. election ... (Fortune)

Donald Trump just clinched victory as U.S. president for a second time—that's going to give Europe a lot to think about.

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Donald Trump and Africa: What does his win mean? (BBC News)

"Zimbabwe stands ready to work with you", wrote Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa, eyeing a diplomatic reset, while Nigeria's Bola Tinubu expressed hope ...

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Trump's incoming trade tirade could cause trouble for SA (News24)

SA has been benefitting from a trade pact with the US for almost 25 years. US President-elect Donald Trump might look to change that - but we aren't sure ...

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What Trump's victory means for you, the world and SA — seven ... (Daily Maverick)

Illustrative image: Donald Trump. (Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images) | Trump supporters flee after attempting to break in the Capitol building during a ...

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US central bank boss says Trump can't fire him (BBC News)

The US central bank cuts interest rates, as its chairman vows to stay on the job.

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Vladimir Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win (BBC News)

The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.

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What Elon Musk could gain from a Trump presidency (BBC News)

One of the president-elect's most visible supporters, Musk could be given a role in Trump's White House.

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Trump is likely to allow Fed chair to serve remainder of his term ... (CNN)

President-elect Donald Trump is likely to allow Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to serve out the remainder of his term, which expires in May 2026, ...

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How Elon Musk stands to cash in on Trump's presidential victory (CNBC)

Tesla CEO Elon Musk poured at least $130 million into a pro-Trump campaign effort after an assassination attempt on the former president in July.

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Powell says he would not resign as Fed chief if Trump asked for his ... (CNBC)

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Thursday that the president does not have the legal power to fire or demote him. When asked whether he would ...

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Putin congratulates Trump on winning presidency | CNN (CNN)

President Vladimir Putin congratulated Donald Trump on winning the 2024 US presidential election. This comes after the Kremlin said Putin had no plans to ...

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Vladimir Putin hails 'courageous' Donald Trump after election win (BBC News)

The Russian president Putin also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least".

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Trump's return to US presidency pushes European leaders into a ... (Aljazeera.com)

Trump's promise during his election campaign of stopping the war in Ukraine 'within hours' is worrying EU leaders.

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Putin praises Trump, says Russia is ready for dialogue (Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Donald Trump on winning the U.S. election, praised him for showing courage when a gunman tried to ...

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Putin congratulates Trump on election win and says Russia ready ... (The Guardian)

Russian leader says US president-elect acted 'like a real man' after assassination attempt in Pennsylvania.

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