Key Economic Metrics to Follow in the 2024 US Presidential Election

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Comparing Biden and Trump in terms of economic metrics: how can their previous performance be judged? In this article, we discuss six metrics that can be helpful when navigating the successes of these two previous presidents of the United States of America. Read more.

Introduction

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Source: Bloomberg, 2024

2016 - Donald Trump

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Source: tradingview.com, 02/14/2024

2020 – Joe Biden

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Source: tradingview.com, 02/14/2024

Election and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)

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Source: Bloomberg, 2024

How the different presidents impacted Inflation

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Source: Bloomberg, 2024

Post election impact on employment - Job Openings

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Source: Bloomberg, 2024

Comparing Biden and Trump: Unemployment Rates

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Source: Bloomberg, 2024

Effect on Equity Markets

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Source: tradingview.com, 02/05/2024

Dollar strength (DXY) under Biden and Trump

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Source: tradingview.com, 02/05/2024

Summary

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