Stock market, Bitcoin soaring to record highs since presidential election. Will it last?

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The stock markets have increased, setting new highs since President-elect Trump won the election. But will the 'election elation' last?

The Dow Jones, NASDAQ and S&P 500 all added to their record closes from last Friday, setting new all-time highs. Bitcoin, which was in the $37,000 range one year ago, is now above $87,000 today, 235% gain and this is even before President-elect Trump is sworn in. With so much financial exuberance around the election, what could go wrong?The stock markets have increased, setting new highs, since President-elect Trump won the election.

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