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USD, Bond Yields, Bitcoin May Face Volatility After Biden Exit
Investors have been piling on Donald Trump’s return to the White House for weeks, reducing holdings of long-term U.S. bonds and buying Bitcoin, among other things. Now they’re weighing whether Joe Biden’s exit from the race increases the odds of a Democratic victory and how much they should recalibrate their bets.
One thing seems certain after the president dropped out of his reelection bid: While the announcement was widely expected as the 81-year-old faced pressure from allies, it introduces an element of inconsistency to the campaign that will likely result in volatility for markets.