US stocks rallied after Donald Trump’s election victory, but the euphoria could be short-lived if his policies drive up inflation. Plus, German opposition leader Friedrich Merz has called for snap elections as early as January following the collapse of Olaf Scholz’s government, and Trump’s victory is set to cast a pall over the UN COP29 summit next week.
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Risk assets rally but bond market views Donald Trump’s victory with caution
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for second consecutive meeting
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz calls for snap elections
Trump victory seen as blow to climate action ahead of COP summit
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