Chaos of contested Trump-Biden election night is what markets fear most

President Donald Trump has said he won't rule out contesting the election result if he should lose. Pic: AP Photo/Steve Helber

With just over five weeks to go before the US presidential election, financial markets are focusing on the polling numbers while also assessing the potential economic and market impact of both candidates. Further complicating matters is nervousness around the potential for a disruptive and turbulent election. 

According to recent polls, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden has a national lead, and the Democrats are marginal favourites to win back the Senate come November.