How 2024’s Record-Breaking Elections Are Shaping Market Trends

From usfunds.com

As we approach the halfway mark of 2024, I figured it’d be constructive to check in on the results of this year’s record-breaking elections. The numbers are particularly striking: Approximately 4.2 billion people are believed to be casting ballots this year, representing half of the world’s population and 68% of global equity market cap. The implications for investors are profound, with several key elections likely to shape global markets and economies in the months and years to come. We like to say that government policy is a precursor to change, and if that’s the case, we may be in for some serious change. ... (full story)