How will elections in 2024 impact your investments

This monthly commentary gives a roundup of global markets and trends.

In this edition:

• We consider how general elections globally could impact economies and stock markets
• Behind in the polls the UK Government may cut taxes whilst Labour seek closer ties with the EU
• In European elections centre-right parties could make gains and be able influence decisions including restricting environmental policies
• A tight US election result could be disputed and further polarise a divided America impacting markets
• However, despite political uncertainty and geopolitical risk emanating from the Middle East, as well as China and the US, the backdrop for stocks still looks positive