What Matters Most to World Markets in a Tight US Election Race

The US presidential election, the most consequential vote for financial markets in an election-packed year, is weeks away.

With Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump locked in a close race to win the Nov. 5 election, we look at what matters most for world markets.

Europe in the Balance

For European equity markets, a Trump victory could spell trouble for export-heavy sectors, particularly German automakers such as BMW but also LVMH and other luxury goods makers as…