Live Q & A: What the election means for the market

Editors David Rogers and Chris Kohler answered readers’ questions about what the US election means for the market.

Following the worst October since 2008 the Australian index could use some good news. Unfortunately the tumultuous US election has seen the wind knocked out of investors’ sails again and again.

Local stocks have rallied on the news Hillary Clinton is in the clear over her emails, but what will happen to global markets if Donald Trump finds his way to the White House?

Markets Editor David Rogers and BusinessNow Blog Editor Chris Kohler answered your questions in the comments section below.

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Please note this is a general advice forum — we are not offering personal advice of any kind. David and Chris have endeavoured to answer as many questions as possible in the time frame permitted, with a view to reaching as many subscribers as possible.

We are planning to produce a series of similar subscriber-only sessions on investment issues that matter to you, and these will be promoted on www.theaustralian.com.au over the coming weeks, so stay tuned. We also cover these topics regularly in the Markets section.