The dollar is strong this morning, climbing as election uncertainty sets in. The race has, so far, proved to be closer than the polls predicted, with President Trump managing to win the state of Florida, a key battleground.
Reports suggest that some key swing states, such as Michigan and Pennsylvania, are unlikely to report today due to severe delays.
At the time of writing, Joe Biden has 220 electoral college votes and President Trump has 213 – 270 is needed to announce the Presidency. As well as Florida, Trump has won the key battleground states of Ohio and Texas. The dollar could continue to strengthen if the race tightens.
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