Republicans’ attitudes on economy boost following Trump’s return

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Consumer sentiment among Republicans skyrocketed nearly 30% throughout the week following President-elect Donald Trump‘s reelection to the White House, according to data collected by the Morning Consult.

A board above the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the closing number for the Dow Jones industrial average, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Election night also saw the stock market and cryptocurrency spike as investors frenzied over the reelection. Bitcoin met a milestone on Wednesday, surpassing $90,000 while it sat only at $70,000 on Nov. 5. The dollar also rose to its highest level since November 2022 following Trump’s victory.

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