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12 Nov 2024

Republicans officially retain control of the U.S. House, giving the GOP a Trifecta; Control of both chambers of Congress and the Presidency.

The Republicans have won control of the U.S. House of Representatives after the party took 218 seats in national elections, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection on NewsNation. Source: @america

11 Nov 2024

The US election doesn't change geopolitical truths facing the EU:

(i) China and Russia are allies - China is Putin's biggest enabler; (ii) the EU depends on the US for military protection, the US does NOT in any way depend on the EU. Strategic autonomy is a dangerous illusion... Source: Robin Brooks

7 Nov 2024

Trump win over Harris in one map

Source: Michel A.Arouet

6 Nov 2024

When Previous Presidential Election Results Were Called

Source: DeItaone (@*Walter Bloomberg)

5 Nov 2024

Goldman has some potential reaction functions:

* Trump w/ Republican Sweep = 25% probability; S&P +3% * Trump w/ Divided Government = 30% probability; S&P +1.5% " Harris w/ Democratic Sweep = 5% probability; S&P -3% * Harris w/ Divided Government = 40% probability; S&P -1.5% Source: Carl Quintanilla on X, Goldman Sachs

5 Nov 2024

Trump's odds are back on the rise.

🟥 Trump • 57.7% chance 🟦 Harris • 42.3% chance Tomorrow is election day. Source: Polymarket

5 Nov 2024

When to expect swing state results (could take days)

Source: ian bremmer @ianbremmer

4 Nov 2024

Pennsylvania is the key state to watch. The winner there might takes it all.

Volatility on this state in betting websites is huge and should not be overread. A few hours ago Trump is back on top (Polymarkets). That could flip again today.

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