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In a wild turn of events, shares of Chinese software company Wisesoft Co., whose local name translates to "Trump Wins Big," skyrocketed by the maximum daily limit of 10% on Monday. This surge comes as speculation about Donald Trump’s potential election victory heats up following an assassination attempt. Wisesoft, known in Mandarin as “Chuan Da Zhi Sheng,” saw its stock soar in Shenzhen as investors bet on Trump's return to power. The frenzy in the market is a classic example of how Chinese retail investors love to speculate, especially when it comes to quirky homophones. As the dollar gained and Treasury futures dropped, traders were busy calculating the odds of Trump winning in November. Just last month, Wisesoft’s stock hit its limit-up after President Joe Biden seemed to stumble during his first TV debate with Trump. This isn’t the first time Wisesoft has made headlines either. The company shot to fame after Trump’s 2016 win, while "Aunt Hillary" (Yunnan Xiy...

Hold on to your hats, folks! The drama at Donald Trump’s recent rally could shake up more than just political headlines—it might just rock your investments too. Here’s the scoop on how the recent assassination attempt is stirring the financial pot. Last Saturday was no ordinary day on the campaign trail. Amid a charged atmosphere, former President Trump faced a serious scare that left him with a minor injury but might lead to major shifts in the market. Here’s what every savvy investor needs to know: Investor Insights: Dollar and Bonds:  Post-incident, the dollar's climbing, and bond yields are getting a makeover. Expect some interesting twists in the Treasury landscape if Trump's comeback looks more likely. Trumpnomics:  Trump’s potential return could mean less red tape and more green lights for businesses. Think looser regulations and those sweet tax cuts sticking around. Fed Watch:  Trump’s not a fan of the current Fed leadership, hinting at big changes if he gets his ...

Key Points: Markets think Trump’s debate win could mean a victory in November. Asian stocks are happy since there wasn’t much anti-China talk. The dollar inched up in Asian markets as investors saw former president Donald Trump as the winner of the first U.S. presidential debate. Bloomberg’s measure of the U.S. dollar rose as much as 0.2% on Friday before calming down, marking a sixth week of gains. President Joe Biden had a rough start in the debate, causing some to worry about his chances in the November election. Key Takeaways: Trump's Promises : Trump promised to add 10% tariffs on imports if he wins in November. This could push up prices, making it less likely for interest rates to be cut and thus supporting the U.S. dollar. Market Response : "Markets likely think today’s debate hints at a Trump win in November,” said Carol Kong, a strategist at Commonwealth Bank of Australia. “Trump’s policies might raise prices and trade tensions, which could help U.S. interest rates an...