U.S. stocks have reached historical highs following Donald Trump’s presidential win, with the Dow Jones index up around 1,400 points. U.S. bond yields also surged as Trump’s victory accelerated a bond sell-off. Meanwhile, European shares, particularly among car makers, fell on fears of potential Trump tariffs. Commodity prices slumped as the U.S. dollar surged, with copper prices tumbling amid concerns over a slower energy transition. In Australia, shares are expected to open flat on Thursday ahead of NAB’s earnings results.
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