Investing in a Politically Uncertain World

Presidential election years can make investors anxious - and this year's unusual campaigns are no exception. In addition, political uncertainty is rising in the rest of the world right now.After years of modest economic growth and concerns about the future, many voters seem to be opposing traditional policies and supporting outsiders.

• In the U.S., the level of political uncertainty seems to be similar to past elections with minimal impact on financial markets, despite the perception that the candidates are different this time.
• Abroad, the United Kingdom voted to exit the European Union (EU), increasing the uncertainty about its future role in Europe and the world.