Six US election issues investors cannot ignore, no matter who wins

From Columbia Threadneedle CIO Colin Moore

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 7 min read

Regardless of who emerges victorious from today's poll, the 2016 US Presidential Election will have significant consequences for the world's economy and financial markets.

We will shortly know the result of one of the most historic and contentious presidential elections the US has seen. Whether it turns out to be Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump, the 45th president of the word's largest economy will have an opportunity to influence issues that could impact economies, markets and individual investors. Here Columbia Threadneedle chief investment officer Colin Moore offers his thoughts on six of these issues and what investors should pay attention to, no matter who ends up in the White House.  1. US manufacturing: A resurgence will increase demand for cap...

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