The last US election garnered widespread interest, with an aftermath that will likely be remembered for generations to come. Learn more about the next US election and how the markets may be affected.
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The next United States presidential election is scheduled for 5 November 2024.
At IG, we offer leveraged over-the-counter (OTC) derivative trading on a variety of financial markets that are likely to be impacted by the US presidential election.
Go long or short on a range of currency pairs including all major USD, GBP and EUR crosses
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Markets are often volatile following a US election – and this year could be more unpredictable than most. Here are our tips for trading the increased volatility:
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Enjoy flexible access to more than 17,000 global markets, with reliable execution
Trade on the move with our natively designed, award-winning trading app
We have over 45 years of experience offering a truly market-leading service
*IG Group’s total markets
The last US election was held on Tuesday 3 November 2020, when all 50 states and Washington DC cast their votes. The result was delayed, with neither candidate able to clinch the all-important 270 Electoral College votes until Saturday 7 November – when the Associated Press declared Pennsylvania for Biden, pushing him over 270 and handing him the presidency.
You can hedge risk following the presidential election by opening positions that will might mitigate losses to assets you already own – such as currencies or stocks – should the market move adversely against you. With us, you can hedge against:
We offer over 80 forex pairs including EUR/USD and GBP/USD, enabling you to insulate yourself from currency risk
We enable you to go long or short on CFDs on FX and major indices markets 24/5, putting you at the heart of global action
We offer an unrivalled range of weekend markets, including USD/JPY, GBP/USD and Wall street, so you can offset your risk whenever volatility arises
In the months leading up to the 2024 US elections, the markets to watch are major USD currency pairs, US stocks and indices, and commodities such as gold and oil. But, it’s important to remember that other factors, eg the coronavirus pandemic, are likely to affect global markets too.
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Here are some of the financial markets that will likely be impacted by the result of the US presidential election.
US dollar crosses, including EUR/USD, USD/JPY and GBP/USD are likely to be volatile – as investors move to price in the effects of new and amended policies
US stocks and indices including the US 500 and Wall Street are expected to experience major price moves as the office of the presidency changes hands.
The prices of commodities including gold and oil are likely to fluctuate, in line with expectations for the country’s economic direction in the next four years after the election.
Prices above are subject to our website terms and conditions. Prices are indicative only.
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It’s free to open an account, and you don’t have to fund or trade until you’re ready.
It’s free to open an account, and you don’t have to fund or trade until you’re ready.
It’s free to open an account, and you don’t have to fund or trade until you’re ready.
1 A premium is incurred if a guaranteed stop is triggered
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