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Six ways the Trump administration could impact investments

Author

Lisa Egan,
David Hoile,
Christy Loop, CFA and
Sam Wilkin
December 11, 2024

The 2024 U.S. election was unlike any other. The stakes for America’s top job and future were higher than ever, with several unprecedented firsts and key issues including the economy and immigration taking center stage.

Following Donald Trump’s historic presidential victory and significant Republican sweep, our senior leaders Lisa Egan, David Hoile, Christy Loop, and Samuel Wilkin, hosted a webcast on the investment outlook. The panel discussed the incoming administration’s potential macroeconomic and geopolitical impacts on financial markets, foreign policy, fiscal policy and portfolios from a global and domestic lens. These are our biggest takeaways.

Closing thoughts on how the Trump administration could impact investments

In summary, the 2024 U.S. election results are set to have an important impact on the global landscape, influencing areas including financial markets, foreign policy, fiscal policy, and portfolios.

From a macro perspective, we can attempt to predict which specific components or uncertainties concerning economic policy pose the greatest risk and opportunity for portfolios, industries, and countries by taking an approach that is both probabilistic and, critically, ‘real world.’
At a micro level, understanding how these macroeconomic shifts impact the financial value of individual businesses, assets, and securities is crucial, as this is where the most substantial effects are likely to transpire.

Disclaimer

The information included in this presentation is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be relied upon without further review with your WTW consultant. The information included in this presentation is not based on the particular investment situation or requirements of any specific trust, plan, fiduciary, plan participant or beneficiary, endowment, or any other fund; any examples or illustrations used in this presentation are hypothetical. As such, this presentation should not be relied upon for investment or other financial decisions, and no such decisions should be taken on the basis of its contents without seeking specific advice. WTW does not intend for anything in this presentation to constitute “investment advice” within the meaning of 29 C.F.R. § 2510.3-21 to any employee benefit plan subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or section 4975 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Contacts

Lisa Egan

Lisa Egan

Senior Director, Investments

Photo of David Hoile

David Hoile

Global Head of Asset Research

Christy Loop, CFA, Head of U.S. Wealth & Strategic Initiatives

Christy Loop, CFA

Head of U.S. Wealth & Strategic Initiatives

Sam Wilkin, Director of Political Risk Analytics, Credit Risk Solutions

Sam Wilkin

Director of Political Risk Analytics, Credit Risk Solutions

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