John Locher AP/Press Association Images
President-elect Donald Trump gives his acceptance speech during his election night rally.
The result has left financial markets reeling around the world with most pricing in a win for Democrat Hilary Clinton, who had a projected slim lead going into the vote.
Stock markets are now tanking and currencies are jumping against the dollar.
Analysts at investment banks are beginning to react to the shock victory, exploring what it will mean for global stock and currencies markets.
Here's what they think is about to happen: