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How Donald Trump could push up your mortgage costs

Wall Street is tipping an election outcome that could come with a hefty price tag for Australians.

Wall Street has started to get very nervous about the growing probability of a Trump election victory, and a quick glance at history makes it clear why.

In fact, Australian investors and home owners have plenty to fear about a Republican win next week. Watch the video.

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James Kirby
James KirbyAssociate Editor - Wealth

James Kirby, Associate Editor-Wealth, is one of Australia’s most experienced financial journalists. James hosts The Australian’s twice-weekly Money Puzzle podcast.He is a regular commentator on radio and television, the author of several business biographies and has served on the Walkley Awards Advisory BoardHe was a co-founder and managing editor at Business Spectator and Eureka Report and has previously worked at the Australian Financial Review and the South China Morning Post. Since January 2025 James is a director of Ecstra, the financial literacy foundation.

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