Markets rise but no clear victor emerges in second US presidential debate

Draw between candidates

Last night's second US presidential debate has failed to change the polls with financial markets still betting on a win for nominee Hillary Clinton.

The second debate was held between Clinton and rival Donald Trump last night, just days after a video was released of Trump making sexist comments towards women in 2005. While the debate was acrimonious, investors feel it lacked substance and was unlikely to change the polls, which currently see Clinton ahead, though the race is a close one. A win for Clinton is thought to be more beneficial for the stockmarket, particularly as most of her planned policies such as government intervention on drug pricing are already known. US stock futures, S&P 500 futures and Dow Jones futures were...