The US Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump’s election victory on Monday during a session presided over by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November contest. The quadrennial ritual, clearing the way for Trump’s inauguration in two weeks, went like clockwork and stood in sharp contrast to four years ago when a […]
Biden-Harris did all they could, but inflation shaped voter sentiment: Suhas Subramanyam – CNBC TV18
Suhas Subramanyam, a newly elected member of the US House of Representatives from Virginia, believes that economic concerns were central to the recent election outcome, as Americans turned their attention to immediate financial stability over other pressing issues. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, he noted that Biden and Harris took office during a period of severe economic […]
US Election Results: Kamala Harris concedes election to Trump, urges fight for ideals – CNBC TV18
Vice President Kamala Harris told supporters to accept her election loss at the hands of President-elect Donald Trump but urged them to keep fighting for the ideals she espoused in her campaign as she publicly conceded the 2024 presidential race. “I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now. I get […]
US markets, Elon Musk’s Tesla and bitcoin buoyed by Trump’s win – CNBC TV18
The US stock market, Elon Musk’s Tesla, banks and bitcoin are all storming higher Wednesday as investors bet on what Donald Trump’s return to the White House will mean for the economy and world. Among the losers the market sees: the Mexican peso, solar-power companies and potentially anyone worried about higher inflation. The S&P 500 […]
US Presidential Election: Immigration and economic policy to be Trump’s key priorities for a revitalised America first agenda, say experts – CNBC TV18
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House as the 47th president of the United States, his administration is expected to revitalise the “America First” agenda that defined his first term. With a convincing electoral victory, including wins across seven swing states, Trump’s comeback promises an emphasis on domestic issues like immigration and […]
Rupee falls 21 paise to all-time low of 84.30 against US dollar – CNBC TV18
The rupee depreciated 21 paise to an all-time low of 84.30 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday, as the US Dollar index rallied with Donald Trump set to win the US Presidential elections. A strong greenback against major rivals overseas and unabated foreign fund outflows dented market sentiment, forex traders said. Market participants also […]
Hoax bomb threats linked to Russia target polling places in battleground states, FBI says – CNBC TV18
Hoax bomb threats, many of which appeared to originate from Russian email domains, were directed on Tuesday at polling locations in four battleground states — Georgia, Michigan, Arizona and Wisconsin — as Election Day voting was underway, the FBI said. “None of the threats have been determined to be credible thus far,” the FBI said […]
US Presidential Election Results: Wall Street analysts bet on rally to continue post outcome – CNBC TV18
A growing number of Wall Street strategists are predicting that a decision in the US presidential election will set the stage for stocks to rally into the end of 2024, building on a 21% gain this year for the S&P 500 Index. Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson and JPMorgan Chase & Co.’s Dubravko Lakos-Bujas are among […]
US Presidential Election: Are safe states no longer safe? Iowa polling hints at potential upset – CNBC TV18
For much of the US presidential race, the national focus has been on a select few battlegrounds — the seven swing states where razor-thin margins could tip the election outcome in one direction or the other. These states, with their unpredictable voting patterns, have traditionally held the power to influence the path to the White […]
US Elections 2024: Trump and Harris deliver starkly different messages in closing rallies – CNBC TV18
1 / 9 As the 2024 US presidential campaign drew to a close on Monday, both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris made their final push for victory across key battleground states, including Pennsylvania. Trump also campaigned in North Carolina and Michigan, while Harris concentrated her efforts in Pennsylvania with multiple stops, emphasising the importance of […]