Traders Warn of Market Volatility as Trump Tests Positive
- U.S. futures fell on Friday, but losses were calm and orderly
- Investors have been expecting more volatility before the vote
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Intense volatility, a stock slump and more delays on a stimulus package are some of outcomes investors are considering after President Donald Trump tested positive for Covid-19.
Trump’s diagnosis adds another element of uncertainty to a market that’s already been sizing up the potential for a legal battle or political chaos after the Nov. 3 vote. Now, investors are contending with the possibility of Trump’s ill health and how it could affect the U.S. government.