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GPC's Sign of the Times, February 2024 2024: The Year that Saves Democracy? 2024 will be the largest election cycle the world has ever seen. Over 80 countries, representing half the world’s population, are scheduled to hold elections in which all voters have the chance to cast a ballot. With so many geopolitical, economic, and security issues at stake, the outcomes of this year’s elections will have a potential significant impact on global stability and order. Click here to read the article in full: https://lnkd.in/e_d6GbtT

2024 is the year of elections, with more than half the world eligible to vote. But all eyes are on November 5: the US presidential election. What will that election mean for global markets, US policy, and America’s role in the world?    Jared Cohen, President of Global Affairs and Co-Head of Applied Innovation, and Sam Morgan, Global Head of FICC Sales and Co-Head of One Goldman Sachs, discuss the US #election in the newest edition of Interconnected realities: Markets and geopolitics.   See the highlights below. Clients can access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gYYwaRB5

Three questions on the potential implications of the US presidential election as it relates to trade policies and global markets. Full report below as part of the latest Interconnected Realities series, addressing topics at the intersection of markets and geopolitics.

The 2024 US elections: What it means for policy The US presidential elections will take place on 5 November 2024. After lagging behind Biden throughout most of this year, polls in key swing states are now very close, and a Trump victory is seen as an equally likely possibility by betting markets. In our recent insight, we evaluate potential impacts of the US elections on key parts of the economy. Overall, although some policies might be rolled back or adjusted if a Republican was to replace Biden, 180° turns are unlikely in most areas. A White House which promotes either free trade or fiscal conservatism is very unlikely to emerge from these elections.  https://lnkd.in/epaNCQnb CRU #uselections #economy #policy #debt #greentransition #construction #oil #automotive #regulation #geopolitics

While headlines this year are likely to be dominated by elections, investors should focus on positive tailwinds to international markets. Explore our insights on what may drive international equity performance this year. http://spr.ly/6047rvNSb #OnTheMindsOfInvestors

How would a Labour government affect my portfolio? What will happen to the markets if Donald Trump becomes President again? 🗳📈 There’s no denying the influence politics can have on markets, and this year there's a record-breaking number of elections expected across the world. With the global political landscape in a constant state of flux, it’s natural for investors to have some concerns about 2024’s upcoming elections. But they don’t have to spell panic. Find out how global elections can impact your investment portfolio and how to mitigate the potential risks in this blog by our AAB Wealth Limited colleague Claire Marston APFS: https://lnkd.in/gizcPAZy