1. All hail king dollar
It might be time to make another trip overseas, as Citi reckons the U.S. dollar is set to strengthen if Trump takes the white house. Much as already been made of the Mexican Peso's relationship with the electoral polls in recent weeks and Citi analysts highlight it again. They expect pesos per dollar to fall from 19.68 currently to 20 if Trump wins.
2. Make bond yields great again
Both the 10-year and 30-year U.S. Treasuries will see yields rise if Trump becomes president, the team writes. They expect the 10-year yield to hit 1.75 to 2.00 percent if he's elected, and the 30-year to touch 2.60 to 2.75 percent.
3. Trouble in stocks
Meanwhile, U.S. equities will likely see slight declines if he Trump wins, especially companies with more of an international footprint given the potential for a stronger dollar and a reversal of some trade agreements. They predict the S&P 500 to fall roughly 3 percent from current levels in the event that Trump becomes president.
4. About all that gold in Trump buildings...
Simply put, the uncertainty brought about by a Trump win will send investors rushing into the perceived safe haven of the shiny metal, with Citi forecasting gold prices to rise to $1,400 for the first time since 2013.
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