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Wall Street extends rally but Germany truck deaths reduce gains
(Dec 20): Wall Street extended a recent rally on Monday but finished the session short of earlier highs after several people were killed by a truck driven into a Christmas market in Germany.
December 20, 2016
Donald Trump is a godsend for US banks
Donald Trump’s shock victory has led to irate protest marches. Wall Street bankers were not among those holding placards.
December 05, 2016
Global Markets
'Trump Thump' whacks bond market for US$1 trillion loss
NEW YORK (Nov 14): Donald Trump's stunning victory for the White House may mark the long-awaited end to the more than 30-year-old bull run in bonds, as bets on faster US growth and inflation lead investors to favor stocks over bonds.
November 14, 2016
Global Markets
Global stocks up, nervous markets wager on Clinton presidency
SINGAPORE (Nov 8): Asian stocks rose on Tuesday as world markets braced for the outcome of one of the most contentious US presidential elections in history, with most investors cautiously optimistic of a win by Democrat Hillary Clinton.
November 08, 2016
US Presidential Race
Hillary Clinton: Wall Street's favourite enemy
(Nov 2): Hillary Clinton began her presidential campaign by promising to do what it takes to rein in Wall Street.
November 02, 2016