
America is in turmoil. But investors are focused on what comes next
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London (CNN Business)It was a shocking day in American history after a mob of President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Capitol, engulfing one of country's most iconic buildings in chaos and disrupting the electoral vote count.
Urged on by the president, Trump supporters went on a rampage, damaging property and forcing lawmakers to take cover in an unprecedented assault on American democracy. Business leaders condemned the violence, but investors appeared unfazed, and the Dow still managed to end the day at an all-time high.
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