World markets cheer Obama
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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - Global stocks traded higher and U.S. futures rose on Tuesday as Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama was named the projected winner.
The Nikkei, the major index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, rose 2.8 percent in early trading. The Hang Seng index in Hong Kong surged almost 6 percent at its open. The Australian All Ordinaries index was up nearly 2 percent.
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Americans turned out in record numbers to cast their votes for Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain. At 11 p.m., CNN projected Obama as the winner over McCain in the electoral college.
Obama's substantial lead was providing optimism for global markets.
"From the world perspective, Obama is perceived as a better candidate and I think they are voting with their dollars," said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Harris Private Bank in Chicago.
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what's going to happen 2 d world w/ morgan freeman as president of the us and mr. bean as prime minister of uk?
"From the world perspective, Obama is perceived as a better candidate and I think they are voting with their dollars."
Yeah, about that... come visit us a year from now when we'll be sporting double-digit inflation, unemployment and interest rates, and then we'll see how well your statement holds up.
On a positive note, Obama is the greatest gift God could bestow upon Jimmy Carter... he'll no longer be the poster boy of America's socialist failures.
"congratulate you and your good bride."
Definition:
bride -Noun-a woman who has just been or is about to be married
Obama has been married to his wife for over 14 years.
As usual what is Bush talking about?
YES. if the whole world could vote...this is how. OBAMA 2008
The whole world knew Obama is it! YES WE DID!
Can you imagine the world cheering for a woman President? Then you will know history was truly made, not manipulated.
I'm sure all the radicals in the middle east are freaking estatic!
This is very very good!!!!!! Who would imagine that in this day and age that a black person in the USA of all places will be elected as President of the United States of America . Congratulations Mr President elect. Obama for the world!!!!!
Think you world we are the united ststes of america
We kept telling you conservatives this, but you never listen.
suggested home depot will have a 50 percent off for all black paint from here untill jan 2009.. so all obamas fans will have a chance to repaint their house in black to celebrate obama innaguration..
Am inspired,Obama truly a gift to the world and lets embrace it gladly.
dave,
Get real, the last thing the radicals wanted for us to cut off their best recruiting program, us attacking the middle east.
Who are the great leaders of our time?
Ghandi, JFK, Martin L. King, Dali Llama, etc, all peace lovers.
See where the past and current warmongers are, maybe a light bulb will go off in your head.
OOOOOOOOHHH MY GOD!!! THANK YOU AMERICA! THANK YOU AMERICA!
WOOOO HOOO!!!!
BARACK AND JOE YOU ROCK!
OBAMA BETTER PREPARE TO WORK & WORK FOR AMERICA'S MONEY OR MARKETS WON'T CHEER MUCH BECAUSE OF THE RECESSION
hey cnn ya got your boy huh
and now you're censoring you blog
figures
i never thought that i would live to see this day...maybe my kids...but not me.
tonight we showed the world that america wanted a change....this is a young country compared to many...this is a HUGE step forward.
HOOOOOOOOOH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHH OBAMA PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. I'M SO PROUD OF HIM. I'M GLAD AMERICA HAS OPENED HER EYES AND SEE THE TRUE. THANK YOU AMERICA MAY GOD PROTECT MR PRESIDENT OBAMA
I told you so. Goodbye Sarah Palin!
Well Dr King's dream finally has been realized with this incredible election. I know that his Grandmother, Dr.King and all those who gave their all, some their lives are watching President-Elect Obama finally achive the dream.
Now the rest of the world will have hope in the future!
The world has finally changed for the better!
YES WE CAN!!!
yes we did
im sorry but barbra you really need to get out with a more positive crowd...or perhaps find a male friend if ya know what i mean.(wink wink) also i proudly voted mcain
The market always rises after an election because even bad news is known news and that's better than the unknown. It's been proven that there is absolutely no known connection between WHO becomes president, just that a decision has been made. My guess is it won't last for long (traditionally through December) and then when the novice becomes prez officially and starts with the taxing of companies and folks over $250k and putting harsh limits on coal plants which operate 50% of the electrical grid in the U.S., well, that's when we'll see the real reaction to this inexperienced dolt.
Congratulations to President-elect Barack Obama! We expect great things from you. That being said, we must expect great things of ourselves. May God bless us ALL – all around the globe. Peace and love to all my sisters and brothers.
Yes we did! Congrats to the Obama family! You truly are our representative for a better tomorrow! Peace, prosperity and good will! We turned Florida blue this year!
Lisa T.
Lake Wales, FL.