A bigger-than-expected win for Democrats in the midterms could deliver ‘short-lived weakness’ for stocks, strategists say

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 27 Oct 2026, 9:30 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

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A divided federal government is expected after the midterms, but the size of the congressional majorities could really matter to markets.

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A bigger-than-expected win for Democrats in the midterms could deliver ‘short-lived weakness’ for stocks, strategists say

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