As Democrats gather, investors gauge market impact from a Harris administration
Investors are grappling with the market implications of a possible Kamala Harris presidential administration, which could pressure corporate profits through higher taxes while weighing on consumer staples and boosting solar energy. Harris' nomination is in focus this week at the Democratic convention after her late entry following President Joe Biden's withdrawal tightened the race against Republican candidate Donald Trump. Investors’ views on markets are typically shaped by factors such as the economy's strength and the trajectory of interest rates, but the question of how a Harris White House could approach policy, regulations and taxation looms large.
