The stock market closed on a down note on Monday. It’s just one day before the general election and, as you know from experience, elections tend to be like an adrenaline shot to the market, the effects of which can last from days to months. Positioning Yourself for Post-Election Market Stress Several analysts have hinted that Wall Street may have already priced in a Trump win. If that outcome materializes, and depending on the outcome of the Senate and House races, the markets may readjust, depending on how it forecasts changes in policy and its effect on the economy. At this stage of the game, with a market poised for adjustments and overreactions, it might work in your favor to get a big-picture view of how sectors will respond in the coming days, and which stocks within those sectors may be gaining strength as the political fog clears. Scanning the…
