A ‘Trump slump’ as world reacts in shock to upset win


NEW YORK: World stock markets sank after maverick Republican Donald Trump won the US presidential election, triggering chronic uncertainty that sent investors fleeing for safe-haven assets.

Asia kicked off the so-called “Trump slump” with Tokyo diving on concerns over the untested policies of the billionaire businessman and reality TV star.

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