SPEU - 2024's Myriad Elections Could Bring New Risks For Equity Markets
2024-05-10 09:40:00 ET
Summary
- With at least 65 countries heading to the polls this year, trade, foreign policy and regional economics could have an outsized influence on equity indexes.
- On top of the U.S., the U.K. and Europe are also holding general elections alongside Mexico and other top emerging markets such as India.
- With elections quickly approaching around the globe, there is a lot for market participants to consider as voters go to the polls this year.
By Ivan Castano
At A Glance:
- With at least 65 countries heading to the polls this year, trade, foreign policy and regional economics could have an outsized influence on equity indexes.
- Traders are increasingly looking to equity index options on S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, Dow Jones and Russell 2000 futures to manage risk around specific events.