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Betting markets have increased Trump's Presidential odds following a failed assassination attempt, boosting shares of the meme-stock social network $DJT by 70% premarket. S&P 500 futures are up, and a bear steepener in bonds suggests a potential Republican sweep, which could lead to larger deficits, tax cuts, and USD outperformance. However, political outcomes remain uncertain.
India's election results reveal significant shifts in the political landscape, with the ruling BJP likely to fall short of a majority but still projected to win with its allies. The opposition INDIA alliance, led by the Congress party, is making substantial gains, particularly in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The BJP faces unexpected challenges in key states like West Bengal and Kerala, while maintaining some strongholds in Karnataka. Political analysts attribute these changes to strategic alliances, voter discontent, and demographic shifts.