Page 17 - Us Presidential Elections 2020
Democracy messy, requires patience: Biden on delayed US election results
Democracy is sometimes messy and requires a little patience, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has said as the counting of votes for the US election is taking longer than usual
 "Democracy messy, requires patience: Biden on delayed US election results")
US elections: Republicans break with Trump over push to halt vote count
Some Republicans are breaking with Trump's attempts to falsely declare victory in the election and halt vote counting in Pennsylvania and other states, leaving him without key voices of support
 "US elections: Republicans break with Trump over push to halt vote count")
Biden on the cusp of winning, holds edge in key votes left to be counted
There is every indication that Biden remains on track to pull ahead when all of the votes are in and counted, whenever that may be
 "Biden on the cusp of winning, holds edge in key votes left to be counted")
Best of BS Opinion: Brace for return migration, overseas listing, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Brace for return migration, overseas listing, and more")
Wall Street rallies on likelihood of divided US Congress, Fed stands pat
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.75 per cent to 28,334.47, while the S&P 500 gained 1.91 per cent
 "Wall Street rallies on likelihood of divided US Congress, Fed stands pat")
Biden closes in on victory in US polls; Trump demands 'stop the count'
Trump raged on Twitter about the increasing votes for Biden, and stoked unrest among his most ardent supporters with the unfounded allegation
 "Biden closes in on victory in US polls; Trump demands 'stop the count'")
US at inflexion point: Trump or Biden, who's better for South Asia?
While both Indian and US experts say India will continue to be an influential strategic partner of the US, no matter what the colour of the new regime, there are concerns around three areas
 "US at inflexion point: Trump or Biden, who's better for South Asia?")
Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos gain most on day one of post-election limbo
US billionaires add $57.4 billion as stock markets climb
 "Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos gain most on day one of post-election limbo")
Fed holds policy steady as US Presidential election hangs in balance
Results from Tuesday's presidential vote were still being tabulated in a few key states, though Democratic nominee Joe Biden was near the number of electoral votes needed to win the White House
 "Fed holds policy steady as US Presidential election hangs in balance")
Indian-origin Democrat Thanedar elected to Michigan state legislature
Thanedar, 65, scientist and businessman, raised a record-breaking $438,620, primarily from his own wealth, in the state House primary against six other opponents
 "Indian-origin Democrat Thanedar elected to Michigan state legislature")
India-US trade: Joe Biden holds key to improved bilateral relations
Also, Biden is expected to soften the stance on Iran, which may mean India may be able to resume buying oil from the West Asian nation, say experts
 "India-US trade: Joe Biden holds key to improved bilateral relations")
Protests across US, several arrested as race for White House tightens
Early on Thursday, Joseph R Biden Jr was only a handful of electoral votes from winning the election, and Trump's campaign was mounting an aggressive legal effort to challenge the tally
 "Protests across US, several arrested as race for White House tightens")
Mutual funds see record outflow in October; may turn net sellers in 2020
Analysts attribute this withdrawal trend to the nervousness ahead of US presidential elections and the fact that the markets raced ahead even as the economic recovery remained fragile back home
 "Mutual funds see record outflow in October; may turn net sellers in 2020")
Outcome of US election on knife-edge; counting still on in key states
Biden is nearing the magical figure of 270 electoral votes to win the race to the White House, with the former US vice president bagging 253 votes compared to 213 won by Trump
 "Outcome of US election on knife-edge; counting still on in key states")
Indices post gains riding on 'Blue' tilt in US Presidential elections
Sensex, Nifty jump 1.8% to close at highest level since February 19
 "Indices post gains riding on 'Blue' tilt in US Presidential elections")
US Presidential polls: Wall Street jumps at open as Blue Wave risks fade
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 235.71 points, or 0.85%, at the open to 28,083.37
 "US Presidential polls: Wall Street jumps at open as Blue Wave risks fade")
Billionaires have plenty to celebrate despite contested US election outcome
Across the board, the 167 US billionaires also gained $57.4 billion on Wednesday as investors bid up stocks, sending major averages to the biggest rallies in five months
 "Billionaires have plenty to celebrate despite contested US election outcome")
 "Who will be US President? Some key facts about Trump, Biden & result status")
Wary China hopes for smooth ending to US poll amid grim forecast of ties
A wary China hoped the presidential poll process in the US would end smoothly and successfully and said that there is a room for cooperation between the two nations despite "some differences"
Trump or Biden: Pakistan looks forward to work with whoever wins US polls
Pakistan's foreign office said it is looking forward to work with whoever -- whether it is former Vice President Joe Biden or incumbent President Donald Trump -- wins the US Presidential Election
 "Trump or Biden: Pakistan looks forward to work with whoever wins US polls")
