Trump rally 'breaks the man who broke the Bank of England'

George Soros loses $1bn after betting on markets falling following a Donald Trump election victory

George Soros
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One of the world's most respected investors lost around $1bn (£820m) following a sustained market rally prompted by the surprise election of Donald Trump.

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