The announcement of US President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential race has created a wave of uncertainty across global stock markets. Experts foresee a volatile period ahead, with significant impacts already observed in both US and Asia-Pacific markets. This development raises questions about market strategies and future economic policies as investors react to the unexpected political shift.
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- US President Joe Biden announced he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race.
- The news has injected uncertainty into global stock markets at a critical juncture.
- The US stock market finished down on Friday, with the tech sector particularly hard hit.
- The S&P 500’s tech sector fell 1.3%, deepening its weekly slump to 5.1%.
- Analysts predict continued market volatility and recommend holding positions with a trailing stop-loss.
- Asia-Pacific stock markets fell this morning, including Japan’s Nikkei 225, South Korea’s Kospi, and Australia’s S&P 200.
- Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidential race.
- PredictIT online betting site showed a drop in pricing for a Trump victory and a rise for Harris.
- China’s central bank unexpectedly cut a key policy rate to support its economy amid a lopsided recovery.
- Analysts noted China’s recent policy document outlines ambitions for advanced industries and business environment improvements without imminent structural shifts.
