Why US equity investors should beware election soundbites and 'ill-conceived promises'

Trump and Clinton fight for presidency

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With US politics descending into what is an increasingly bitter and personal spat between the establishment-backed, scandal-plagued campaign of Hillary Clinton; and the visceral, erratic tweeting of the Republican heir-elect, Donald Trump, the world watches on agog.

Trump's rhetoric, lack of detailed policy and brash approach has led analysts and investors to fear such an outcome. Clinton, despite her weak credentials and enthusiasm-sapping mantra, is likely to offer less of a risk to the status quo, more so if the Republicans retain their control over both the House and the Senate. Yet with an acrimonious and spittle-flecked campaign ahead, investors are increasingly wary of the soundbites and ill-conceived promises and their impact on the broader market. M&G's Woolnough: Trump as President more worrying than Brexit One area where both can...

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