November 7, 2024 6:52 AM JST (excerpt)
Small-cap stocks and bank stocks surged significantly, with expectations that Trump's policies are a tailwind.
USA bond yields surged, with the dollar index hitting a one-year high - heightened awareness of accelerating inflation.
The US stock market rose significantly on the 6th with trading, and the three major indices all hit record highs. Expectations that President Trump, who won the election, will advance policies to promote economic growth and boost US corporate profits have contributed. There is also a growing belief that the Republican Party will control both houses of Congress.