Debate effect on the market According to studies dating back to 1980, U.S. stocks trade lower the week after a debate 80% of the time with an average 1.5% loss for the S&P 500. Investors are always nervous about major elections but this time the stakes are extremely high for not only the U.S. economy but the world. Since a Trump debate win creates more uncertainty this would create more selling. Market is selling now due to more selling in foreign markets.
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