DJIA : Election Uncertainty

(Tue, 27 Oct 2020). The Dow Jones fell sharply on Monday, as investors worry about the damage a contested election would do to stimulus talks.

The Dow Jones lost over 700 points on Monday. Stock market concerns about major fiscal stimulus delays surfaced as Donald Trump eats into Joe Biden’s election lead. Surging cases of COVID-19 around the world are adding to this worry. The Dow Jones plummeted nearly 800 points on Monday, as Donald Trump’s improved poll numbers increase the likelihood of a contested election. As coronavirus cases surge, Dow bulls are facing up to the fact that turbulent politics will push out a much-needed stimulus package weeks or even months.

The only piece of significant domestic data released Monday was new home sales, which surprised declined unexpectedly at a rate of 3.5%. Despite slowing sales, prices increased as low mortgage rates continue to underpin demand.

Coronavirus concerns are once again spiking with infection rates around the world, as major European economies like the U.K., Germany, and France are all imposing more stringent lockdowns. In the U.S., the average daily count is at all-time highs, leaving Wall Street fearful that similar precautions may resume.

One positive for the Dow Jones is that the major economic centers of New York City and California have yet to see a second wave. Should they see spikes on France or Italy’s scale, there is the potential for a dramatic chilling of risk sentiment.

Vaccine headlines continue to show progress, but good news from AstraZeneca had little impact on the broader markets.

Trump’s Improved Polling Paints Worrying Outlook for Wall Street

Political tensions continue to mount on Wall Street. Bulls are finally pricing in the possibility that a fiscal deal could be months away. Deadlock in Congress persists, as it has for weeks, making a pre-election stimulus deal highly unlikely.

As Donald Trump’s polling deficit to Joe Biden narrows slightly, the chance of a contested election has increased after the final debate. Such an outcome pushes an aid package out even further when all the evidence suggests it is desperately needed now.

Dow 30: Boeing Crushed With Travel Stocks

On a terrible day for the Dow 30, there were severe losses across several sectors. Boeing’s stock tumbled more than 4% as its partner airlines were crushed by the prospect of delayed fiscal aid and the possibility of weaker demand for their services.

Caterpillar’s stock was also down heavily, as the barometer for global growth turns south amid European lockdowns. UnitedHealth, the most heavily weighted stock in the Dow Jones, fell around 3%. Apple was one of the better performers, posting a mere 1% loss.

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