Politics and Your Portfolio
It was a sweep. While Kamala Harris had been gaining in some polls in the last week, the U.S. chose to give Donald Trump a second term. Republicans now control the Presidency as well as the U.S. Senate, while leading in House seats. The policy implications are profound. This opens the door to a host of Trump/Republican policies to be enacted both domestically and internationally.
Read our latest article by the Portfolio Advisory Team - Red Sweep: Trump the Sequel
As the 2024 U.S. election nears, the two most frequently asked questions we are hearing from clients are: “What are the implications for the economy?” and “What should I be doing with my portfolio?” To help frame the issues, Michael Miranda, Head of Investments for BMO North American Private Wealth, recently convened a panel of BMO experts to discuss the political, economic, and potential portfolio construction implications of the upcoming election.
Read our latest U.S. Election Client Report