WASHINGTON - On taxes, public spending and protectionism the two candidates for the White House are diametrically opposed: Hillary Clinton represents continuity while Donald Trump seduces or frightens with his radical proposals. But even Wall Street is somewhat ambivalent. A survey conducted by the CNBC network last week with 50 economists and Wall Street participants showed 82 percent think Clinton will win, but 46 percent feel Trump would be better for the economy, compared to 39 percent favoring Clinton. - Deficit and deregulation -Trump's economic plan aims to revive economic activity through deregulation. But in the immediate aftermath of the election, a Trump victory, or worse a disputed vote, will send Wall Street lower.

Source: Bangkok Post November 06, 2016 04:46 UTC