Overview

• Major banks, brokerages, and exchanges are boosting staff to manage expected high trading volumes around Election Day.
• Polls show a close race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, increasing the likelihood of market instability.
• There is concern over a contested election, with Trump indicating he may not accept the results if he loses.
• Firms are conducting systems tests and adjusting schedules to ensure readiness for potential surges in trading activity.
• Past events like Brexit and the 2016 U.S. election have shown the impact of political events on market volatility.