John Authers, Columnist

Trump Just Delivered the Ultimate October Surprise

If the polls haven’t yet scared the stock market, this certainly will.

Trump speaks during Tuesday’s debate.

Photographer: Olivier Douliery/AFP
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The shocking news that President Donald Trump has tested positive for coronavirus has added a new level of uncertainty to next month's election. This is the latest and the most serious in a series of October surprises. Everyone should wish him the best.