On this Super Tuesday episode of Market Sense, we’re speaking with Fidelity’s V.P. of Government Relations from Washington D.C., where a potential Government Shutdown is still a possibility. She’ll lay out areas where the 2024 Presidential Election could impact U.S. policies at home and abroad. Then, our Director of Global Macro will explain whether, historically, elections have impacted stock returns and the markets. Plus, a Fidelity branch leader will share questions she’s been getting from customers about what it all means for their portfolios.
00:00 Intro
1:50 The market seems less focused on the Fed
5:33 Potential for government shutdown
7:50 Shutdowns generally don’t impact markets
8:34 Takeaways for investors
10:14 Presidential election potential domestic and global impact
12:24 Congressional control up for grabs
14:33 November scenarios
17:37 Market performance and election cycles
20:00 What history tells us
21:29 “Timmer’s Take”
Questions? Drop them below 👇 and we’ll reply right in the comments.
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