Altman: Markets Are Expecting a Clinton Win

The transcript discusses the 2016 U.S. presidential election, focusing on the market's expectation of a Clinton victory based on betting odds and state polls. It explores the potential economic impacts of a Trump presidency, highlighting concerns about economic slowdown due to proposed trade policies. The discussion also covers Clinton's trade stance, noting her protectionist tendencies but emphasizing that global trade will continue to grow despite changes in trade agreements.

What was the market's expectation regarding the outcome of the 2016 U.S. Presidential election?

• A Trump victory

• A Clinton victory

• A tie between Trump and Clinton

• An unexpected third-party win

What economic impact was expected if Trump won the presidency?

• Immediate economic boom

• No change in the economy

• Economic growth

• Economic slowdown

Which of the following was a proposed policy by Trump that could affect trade?

• Strengthening NAFTA

• Reducing import duties

• Increasing import duties on Chinese goods

• Eliminating all trade taxes

How did Clinton's stance on trade differ from Trump's?

• She was more supportive of trade liberalization

• She had no clear stance on trade

• She was more protectionist

• She wanted to eliminate all trade agreements

What was Clinton's position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

• She wanted to scrap or amend it

• She wanted to expand it

• She fully supported it

• She had no opinion on it