Global stock markets surge as US dollar strengthens amid Trump’s victory

Global stock markets saw gains, while the US dollar has surged as traders worldwide react to Donald Trump winning the US presidential election.

Analysts said the Republican win offered certainty for the future of the world’s biggest economy.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged by 3.26%, reaching 1,378.27 points. The S&P 500 Index gained 1.93%, closing at 111.42 points. The NASDAQ Composite also saw a significant rise, increasing by 2.53% to 467 points.

In contrast, the FTSE 100 Index in the UK experienced a slight decline of 0.03%, ending at 8,169.56 points. Meanwhile, Japan's NIKKEI 225 Index gained 2.61%, closing at 1,005.77 points. The S&P Europe 350 Index saw a modest increase of 0.06%, finishing at 2,069.34 points.

The pound dropped sharply to around 1.2909 against the dollar on Wednesday morning in London.

This significant sell-off happened as traders anticipated changes in US economic policy with a new administration.

Meanwhile, the US dollar saw its biggest single-day gain since March 2020, rising 1.5% against major currencies.