Trump Trade 2.0 in focus post assassination attempt: Special Report

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A recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally has intensified focus on the 2024 presidential race. Markets are now reassessing the potential economic and financial impacts of a Trump or Biden presidency.

Investors, who previously disregarded political rhetoric amid market highs, are now closely monitoring developments leading to the Republican National Convention and ultimately, the November election. Trump's polling lead over President Biden has raised speculation about a potential Republican sweep, a scenario with significant implications for Wall Street.

Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi is joined by Stifel chief Washington policy strategist Brian Gardner, C.J. Lawrence partner & portfolio strategist Terry Gardner, and Yahoo Finance Washington correspondent Ben Werschkul to dissect US politics. Together they analyze the intense political landscape, potential trade policies under Trump vs. Biden, and the market implications of each candidate's potential presidency.