Analysts Say a Biden Win Over Trump Would Boost Asian Markets

UBS says Biden victory would be more positive for Asia stocks
Democratic nominee is leading in national, key state polls

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By Gregor Stuart Hunter and Abhishek Vishnoi

August 21, 2020 at 11:00 PM UTC

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Divining the U.S. election result is hard enough, never mind the impact of the vote on markets. Even so, one emerging view is that a Joe Biden win would damp risks in Asia if it curbs some of the tension with China.

Disputes in areas such as technology, human rights and trade will endure but are likely to be tackled in a more predictable and less aggressive way if Biden defeats President Donald Trump, according to UBS Group AG and AMP Capital Investors Ltd.