Oil prices fall and majors’ stocks up as Trump secures return to White House

Markets worry that Trump’s return to White House may lead to tariffs hampering growth and affecting oil demand

Republican presidential nominee and former president, Donald Trump stands on stage with former first lady Melania Trump, as Lara Trump watches, during an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida on Wednesday.
Republican presidential nominee and former president, Donald Trump stands on stage with former first lady Melania Trump, as Lara Trump watches, during an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida on Wednesday.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
Published 6 November 2024, 11:02Updated 6 November 2024, 12:10
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