Terrific Price Action on the US Indices as the US Election Is Finally Settled
Terrific price action swept US indices as the election settled. Uncertainty lifted. Markets reacted with strong momentum. Indices rallied sharply. This created clear trends and opportunities.
Volume Price Analysis in Post-Election Moves
Volume price analysis (VPA) captured the action perfectly. High volume on up candles showed buying conviction. No selling pressure at highs—pure accumulation. Quantum Trend Monitor on NinjaTrader stayed aligned bullish. This confirmed sustained rally strength.
Why Election Settlement Drove the Action
Election resolution removed overhang. Investors bought risk assets. S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq surged. Volume spikes validated the move. Low volume pullbacks offered entries. Quantum Accumulation/Distribution indicator highlighted building phases early.
Trading Lessons from the Rally
Post-election rallies reward trend followers. Wait for volume confirmation on breakouts. Trail stops on high volume continuation. Anna Coulling’s VPA approach turns event-driven volatility into disciplined trades. Quantum tools make spotting conviction reliable.
This was terrific price action indeed. Quantum indicators helped navigate the surge confidently. Apply VPA for similar events—volume reveals truth behind news-driven moves.
How US Politics Impacts Markets and Forex: Democrat vs Republican Effects
US politics influences global markets and forex. Presidential party and policies shape sentiment. Democrats and Republicans have different priorities. This affects equities, USD, and risk assets. But history shows patterns—not guarantees. Volume price analysis (VPA) helps navigate reactions.
Historical Impact on Equities
Studies of S&P 500 returns (1928-2024) show averages:
- Democrat Presidents: ~10-11% annual return.
- Republican Presidents: ~6-7% annual return.
Why? Democrats often favor stimulus and spending—boosting growth short-term. Republicans emphasize tax cuts and deregulation—corporate-friendly but sometimes deficit-driven.
But correlation ≠ causation. Fed policy, global events, and cycles matter more. Markets rise long-term regardless of party.
Forex and USD Impact
- Democrat Policies: More fiscal spending → potential inflation/weaker USD long-term (higher deficits). Risk-on favors commodity currencies.
- Republican Policies: Tax cuts/deregulation → short-term USD strength (growth boost). But trade tariffs can weaken it.
USD often safe-haven in uncertainty—party secondary.
VPA and Quantum Tools for Political Volatility
Politics creates news spikes. VPA confirms real moves—high volume on reactions shows conviction. Low volume = traps. Quantum currency strength indicator ranks USD live. Trend Monitor aligns post-event direction.
Anna Coulling’s VPA approach turns political noise into disciplined trades. Quantum tools make spotting impacts reliable.
Which Party Is “Best” for Equities?
History leans Democrat for higher returns. But no party guarantees wins. Markets adapt. Focus on fundamentals—earnings, rates, volume.
US politics impacts sentiment short-term. Long-term, economies drive. VPA with Quantum indicators delivers the edge regardless of party.
By Anna Coulling Creator of Volume Price Analysis