* New York businessman wins in first run at public office
* Republicans retain control of US House, Senate
* Trump win pushes down dollar, stocks, Mexican peso
Republican Donald Trump stunned the world by defeating heavily favored Hillary Clinton in Tuesday’s presidential election, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path.
A wealthy real-estate developer and former reality TV host, Trump rode a wave of anger toward Washington insiders to win the White House race against Clinton, the Democratic candidate whose gold-plated establishment resume includes stints as a first lady, US senator and secretary …read more
Source: Gulf times
