US Election Moment of Truth Is Just Ahead
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Good morning. The world is prepping for a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris victory. Traders from Singapore to New York have fresh opportunities to net huge windfalls as Americans cast their votes. And to get through it all, experts (we’re talking bartenders and sommeliers) give their top picks for spirits—win or lose. Listen to the day’s top stories.
Voting is underway, and polls show Donald Trump and Kamala Harris deadlocked both nationally and across swing states. Early results are due shortly after 6 p.m. ET, though the final tally may take days. The ex-president voted in Palm Beach, while the VP took to radio to make her final pitch. As for his legal troubles, Trump is banking on an election win to make his criminal cases go away. Wall Street’s great election trades now face a moment of truth. Follow along for live market reactions.