Dow futures plunge over 700 points as Trump takes the lead
- 7 years ago
As Trump shows up strong in the polls, the Dow Jones industrial average has plunged more than 700 points in volatile futures trading. Investors are moving their money into potential safe havens, such as gold, which is up nearly $55 an ounce, or 4.3%, to $1328.80. Global markets were extremely volatile, with stocks, currencies and bonds swinging wildly as investors reacted to the possibility that Donald Trump could be the 45th president of the United States.