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The blue-chip index had surged early in the day after the US election result, but swung back to finish in the red on Wednesday.

US stocks surged after Trump's election win, Dow rose by 3.2%. Market gains clarity and optimism with swift resolution.

Post-earnings strength from Amazon and Intel helped cushion the blow of a disappointing October jobs report.

Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as investors reassess bets after some polls suggest Kamala Harris has gained momentum

Shares are mostly higher in Asia as China's leaders begin a major meeting expected to bring fresh pledges of help for the world's second-largest economy

The ASX200 has fallen 0.5 per cent after worrying earnings forecasts from US tech stocks and diminishing rate cut hopes in Europe dampened risk sentiment.

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure cooled further last month and now sits just above its long-term target, according to government data published Thursday, shortly before the presidential election.

The ASX200 finished 0.8 per cent lower after a fall in headline inflation to within the Reserve Bank's target range failed to impress investors.

The outlook for oil demand growth appears promising despite economic uncertainties and worldwide supply deficit. Amid this, investing in quality oil stocks Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Marathon Oil (MRO), and Plains All American Pipeline (PAA) could be ideal as global demand rebounds. Read more.