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Economist Hugh Johnson On Trump Stunner, Market Fallout

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Ian Pickus

Published November 9, 2016 at 12:03 PM EST

Even before Donald Trump had officially sewn up the White House last night, markets were reacting with volatility. What does the Republican’s stunning victory over Hillary Clinton mean in the short term? And what about his policies once he takes office? Economist Hugh Johnson of Hugh Johnson Advisors joined us Wednesday morning to discuss the consequences.

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Ian Pickus

A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Ian joined WAMC in 2008 and became news director in 2013. He began working on Morning Edition and has produced The Capitol Connection, produced and hosted the Congressional Corner, and several other WAMC programs. Ian can also be heard as the host of the WAMC News Podcast and on The Roundtable and newscasts. Ian holds a BA in English and journalism and an MA in English, both from the University at Albany, where he has taught journalism since 2013.

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