Donald Trump's surprise win in the US presidential election has triggered uncertainty in global financials markets, prompting investors to seek refuge in safer assets like gold and real estate, reports The Courier Mail (9 November 2016). REA reported demand for Australian real estate had reached record levels in the wake of Trump's victory, as it is considered a safe haven by many investors. However, Juwai.com chief executive Charles Pittar said Chinese buyers were not expected to be easily spooked by Donald Trump as US President. “If Trump does something that registers as truly unsettling to the Chinese international property buyer, that’s when we would see a shift of investment to Australia ... most Chinese think Trump is somebody they can work with,” said Pittar.