Trump's Election Sparks Market Surge and Dollar Rally

Donald Trump's presidential election victory prompted a significant rally in the U.S. stock market, fueled expectations of economic growth, and boosted the dollar. Key sectors like small cap stocks and banks saw substantial gains, while markets anticipated higher interest rates due to Trump's proposed economic policies.

The election victory of Donald Trump triggered a remarkable surge in the U.S. financial markets, sending the dollar to its highest one-day rally since 2020. Investors showed optimism about proposed tax cuts and regulatory reforms while expressing concerns about inflation.

Investor enthusiasm was particularly notable in regions like small-cap stocks and regional banks, sectors poised to benefit from Trump's expected regulatory policies. Meanwhile, the benchmark S&P 500 index climbed 2% to a record, reinforcing confidence that Trump's fiscal agenda could accelerate economic growth.

Conversely, markets wary of high tariffs, such as those of key U.S. trading partners, experienced sell-offs. The Mexican peso fell to its lowest level in two years as investors recalibrated economic expectations.

(With inputs from agencies.)