Benchmark stock indexes in Japan and Australia edged higher on Wednesday morning ahead of the US election and the US dollar rose against other currencies, the BBC reported. According to the report, the results of the election are expected to have a major impact on the global economy, especially in Asia.
A major reason for this focus on the election is the recent rise in the US stock market. The S&P 500, the country's leading stock index, has risen about 21 percent in 2024. The rise in the stock