Financial markets are following an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a weekend campaign rally in Pennsylvania. A bullet that grazed the former president’s ear, and could have had a very different result, is still making headlines, amid calls for unity to bring the country together.
The attempted assassination has notably increased Trump’s odds in political betting markets, leading to immediate market reactions, such as a surge in asset prices. Some betting markets even show the House swinging in the GOP’s favor, as well as the Senate.
Elsewhere, his supporters were out in force on Twitter making the point that it is a life and death fight for the future of the country and everyone needs to get on board with his campaign.
I recall that the attempt on President Reagan’s life helped boost his re-election campaign, and it seems this might also be the case for Trump.
What do you think? Do you believe that Trump has secured a win in November following the attack? Why and why not?
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