U.S. stocks surge to record highs as Trump returns to presidency

All 3 major indexes hit all-time highs while market volatility gauge falls sharply

20241106N wall street sign REU

U.S. stocks closed at record highs on Nov. 6 following Donald Trump's win in the presidential election held the previous day.  © Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- U.S. stocks rallied sharply to close at record highs on Wednesday after Republican Donald Trump won the 2024 U.S. presidential election in a stunning comeback four years after being voted out of the White House.

The Dow Industrials, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite each ended at record levels with investors expecting lower taxes, deregulation and a U.S. president who is not shy to weigh in on everything from the stock market to the dollar, although fresh tariffs could bring challenges in the form of a higher deficit and inflation.

Sponsored Content

About Sponsored ContentThis content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.