Markets Say: Tensions with Esper Boiling; Biden Increasing Lead
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Secretary of Defense Mark Esper shot to the lead of the next-to-leave Trump’s cabinet market after he broke with Trump over using the military to quell protests. This culminated yesterday with White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany saying “As of right now, Secretary Esper is still Secretary Esper” in responses to a reporter’s question. Here’s the minute by minute price movement yesterday.
In other news, the polling markets moved significantly yesterday. Biden has surged over the past week as protests have affected voters. Here’s the current readout from RCP.
Other Top Movers
Major markets yesterday were vote counts and margin of victory as results come in from Tuesdays primaries.
New Markets Yesterday
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