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Traders reduce U.S. Dollar exposure as Kamala Harris’ prospects brighten

Olumide Adesina by Olumide Adesina
November 5, 2024
in Currencies, Markets, Politics
US President Joe Biden endorses Kamala Harris Democrat Presidential nominee for 2024 election 

FILE - Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at an event May 1, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. She’s already broken barriers, and now Harris could soon become the first Black woman to head a major party's presidential ticket after President Joe Biden’s ended his reelection bid. The 59-year-old Harris was endorsed by Biden on Sunday, July 21, after he stepped aside amid widespread concerns about the viability of his candidacy. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

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The U.S. dollar fell in the first trading session of the week as currency traders pulled out of “Trump trades” that had benefited in recent weeks from speculation that former Republican President Donald Trump was more likely to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday’s presidential election.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the strength of the greenback against a basket of six other currencies, fell to a new nine-day low on Monday after polls reported that Vice President Kamala Harris was leading the U.S. presidential race.

The decline represents a reversal of the greenback’s recent surge, which had been fueled by positive economic data and predictions of a Donald Trump victory.

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Analysts predict that Trump’s tax, tariff, and immigration policies will increase yields and the value of the U.S. currency, rather than give Harris a victory.

Bets on Donald Trump winning the presidency have boosted the U.S. dollar recently, as such a victory is expected to lead to inflationary policies. However, weekend polls indicating that Kamala Harris’ chances have improved weakened the dollar’s momentum.

Improved Prospects for Kamala Harris’ Presidency

Harris has gained ground in several polls, even though they show a close race overall.

  • Harris has also seen an upswing in momentum on election betting platforms, where she leads by a small margin on PredictIt, although Polymarket still shows Trump as the favorite.
  • If Harris were to win, currency markets and longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields could rise due to inflationary pressures from Trump’s immigration and tariff policies.

Election Day will conclude a divisive campaign that has been marked by assassination attempts against Trump and President Joe Biden’s withdrawal in favor of Harris, with polls showing the candidates in a close tie.

Markets at Odds with Trump’s Economic Strategy

Market analysts are concerned that Trump’s protectionist trade policies could harm exports and raise inflation in the world’s largest consumer market. Bonds and the currency are expected to fluctuate depending on the election’s outcome in the world’s most powerful economy.

  • The stock price of Trump Media and Technology Group, which owns the social media platform Truth Social and trades under the name DJT, finished up 12% at just over $34 on Monday, after overnight losses of more than 7%.
  • After surging from about $16 per share at the start of October to over $50 at the end of the month, the stock experienced a sharp decline during the previous week.
  • The U.S. presidential election and the uncertainties surrounding its outcome have also influenced the haven currency.
  • If the party of the incoming president also controls Congress, the currency market is likely to see more significant changes after the election.

Profit-taking has caused brief declines in the U.S. dollar, but it has since recovered and is now consolidating around 104 index points.

Markets Await U.S. Fed Meeting

The U.S. central bank is expected to lower interest rates by 25 basis points at the end of its two-day meeting on Thursday. Investors will be watching for any indication that the U.S. Federal Reserve might forgo a rate cut in December.

  • American employers created significantly fewer jobs than economists had predicted, according to October’s jobs data, which has sparked debate over the state of the labor market. Recent labor strikes and disasters have partly contributed to the poor report.
  • Investors had priced in fewer Fed rate cuts in September due to significantly stronger-than-expected employment increases.
  • The CME Group’s FedWatch Tool shows that traders are currently pricing in 82% odds that the Fed will cut rates in the final month of the year.

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points during its meeting on Thursday, the Riksbank is expected to ease by 50 basis points, and the Norges Bank is expected to hold rates steady.


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Olumide Adesina is a financial market writer, analyst and investment trader. Message Olumide on Twitter @Olumidecapital

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