Asian markets rise with dollar, bitcoin as ealy US results roll inHONG KONG, Nov 6, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - Most Asian markets rose with the dollar and bitcoin on Wednesday as traders await the outcome of the knife-edge US presidential election, with bets increasing on a Donald Trump victory as early results rolled in. Investors have been jockeying for position ahead of the election, which polls have shown to be too close to call. With polls closing in swing states including Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and North Carolina, investors are keeping a close eye on voting patterns. In early trade, markets in Tokyo, Sydney, Shanghai, Seoul, Singapore, Wellington and Taipei rose, though there were losses in Hong Kong. "If I had to pick one asset as a barometer of Trump sentiment it would be bitcoin."
