Why financial markets are so oddly calm

O ne thing nobody thinks of Donald Trump’s return to the White House is that it will herald four years of quiet, predictable government. Here, then, is a puzzle for readers interested in the more abstract bits of finance. Why was Mr Trump’s re-election greeted by resounding drops in volatility all across the world’s most important markets?

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https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/11/14/why-financial-markets-are-so-oddly-calm

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