Market Highlights: President Trump 2.0

The US Presidential Elections held on the 5 November 2024 saw Donald Trump win his second term as President of the United States of America (“US”). Once again, polls were not accurate, and the race was not as close as forecasted.

Based on Trump’s campaign promises, he advocated for free market capitalism, significant tax cuts, US protectionist policies, tighter border controls, increased infrastructure spending and the right to bear firearms. Read our full article to understand how this election result will impact the Malaysian economy.

 

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