US Presidential Election Update - 06/11/24
Trump's Statement: Donald Trump claims he will win the election if he secures Pennsylvania.
Election Results:
Arkansas: Donald Trump is projected to win.
North Carolina (11% of votes counted):
Trump: 45.9%
Harris: 52.6%
Market Reaction: The Dollar Index rose by 0.72% as preliminary results showed Trump leading in some states.
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