Asian markets swing ahead of toss-up US election

Hong Kong (AFP) Nov 5, 2024

Asian markets fluctuated Tuesday as traders jockeyed for position a day before results from the US presidential election rolled in, with opinion polls showing the vote on a knife-edge as the two candidates wrapped up their campaigns. Uncertainty about the outcome and worries that the winner might not be known for days has led to warnings that investors could be in for a period of volatility.