History is made as Donald Trump becomes president of the United States of America. His path to the White House was paved by a string of stunning victories over Hillary Clinton in swing states.

Key financial markets around the world have fallen in anticipation of Trump’s victory, but many in the US view him as a non-establishment candidate who would deliver the necessary change.

Hilary Clinton rang Donald Trump earlier in the last few minutes to concede defeat.

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Donald Trump becomes president of the United States of America