Investors fear US election won't be decided for weeks -- or even months

Investors are trying to figure out what's ahead for the stock market -- much of which will depend on who's elected US president. But it could be weeks or even months before one of the candidates concedes, according to new research.

Investors are trying to figure out what's ahead for the stock market -- much of which will depend on who's elected US president. But it could be weeks or even months before one of the candidates concedes, according to new research.

Only 16% of a team of "superforecasters" -- analysts with particularly good track records -- polled by the firm Good Judgment think President Donald Trump or Joe Biden will concede by the end of election week, says CEO Warren Hatch, who shared data exclusively with CNN Business.

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