Donald Trump’s Presidential election victory could be good for London house prices November 9, 2016 Donald Trump may be about to take the White House, but here in Blighty we're more concerned about one thing: house prices. Thankfully, analyst Anthony Codling has already answered the question everyone was asking: what does a Trump win mean for London house prices? In the short term, he suggests, the London market may get a [...]
The best Twitter reactions to Donald Trump’s victory November 9, 2016 Twitter is either a place you love to be on election night, or downright hate to be. As the results rolled in and the tables turned, social media was providing endless sources of amusement for those who decided to stay up and see history made. Donald Trump stayed offline, but recently has sent his first tweet since winning, [...]
Sir Martin Sorrell: Trump victory is “a second Brexit that leaves many very surprised, including the markets and me” November 9, 2016 Sir Martin Sorrell, the chief executive of economic bellwether WPP, has described Donald Trump’s election as “a second Brexit that leaves many very surprised, including the markets and me”. Sorrell, whose wife Cristiana Falcone Sorrell gave birth to their daughter, Bianca Eva Sarah, on election day in New York, admitted it will take a “ significant amount [...]
Let’s face it, Hillary Clinton was a terrible candidate – and Trump could be very good for Britain November 9, 2016 It is sadly commonplace to sneer at Americans in our country – a lamentable tradition of biting the hand that freed us. As the 2016 Presidential election is prompting the emergence of another bout of this regrettable tendency, I thought that I’d counsel against it here. Don’t get me wrong. I do not claim that [...]
Dollar still down but reverses some earlier losses against major currencies as Hillary Clinton concedes defeat to Donald Trump November 9, 2016 The dollar began to creep back against the pound, euro and the yen following Donald Trump's conciliatory first speech after being elected the 45th President of the US. The greenback has made a comeback from earlier losses (albeit slight), trading down 0.31 per cent against sterling at mid-morning at £0.8052. Shortly after 5.30am, it was 1.1 per cent [...]
Why Deutsche Bank thinks the ECB is in for a tougher time following the Trump victory November 9, 2016 Donald Trump's triumph at the US elections could cause Mario Draghi some headaches, according from Deutsche Bank. In a note published early this morning, when Trump's win was clearly on the cards but not yet officially announced, the bank noted a combination of factors that could possibly be triggered by the result – a downward drag on [...]
Remember when UK politicians debated banning Donald Trump from the country? Things are about to get awkward November 9, 2016 The news is sinking in: Donald Trump will be the next President of the United States. UK politicians have mixed reactions, but many are concerned about what this development will mean for Britain, and for Brexit. But cast your minds back to the start of 2016. A simpler time, some may say. A petition was started [...]
“Time for America to bind the wounds of division”: Watch Donald Trump’s victory speech in full November 9, 2016 Donald Trump gave an unusually statesmanlike victory speech today, congratulating his opponent and promising to unite his country. "It’s time for America to bind the wounds of division. We have to get together," he said. "For those who have chosen not to support me in the past, of which there were a few people, I’m [...]
Theresa May just congratulated Donald Trump on winning the US Presidential election November 9, 2016 Theresa May has said Britain and the US will continue to be strong partners as she congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US Presidential election. The prime minister said she would look forward to working with the President-elect to "ensure the security and prosperity of our nations" in the future. Later this afternoon a spokesperson added [...]
Here are the front pages after the Trump win – they’re pretty mixed November 9, 2016 The news of Donald Trump's victory is spreading across the world. The result came too late to make the UK front pages, but across the pond in America, the late papers are coming in. Read more: Dollar still down but reverses losses against other major currencies The Washington Post has an identical headline, but waited until [...]