The negative reaction in equity markets to the news that President Trump has tested positive for coronavirus is no surprise, given the potential implications for November’s election. But it is worth putting this in perspective. We doubt that the outcome of the election will be the key factor determining the path of either the economy or the stock market over the next year or so.
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