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The stock market loves gridlock. But midterm elections won’t resolve two big money fights.

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 3 Nov 2026, 8:12 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

Investors hoping for an Election Day lift face a looming government-spending showdown and growing opposition to AI data centers.

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The stock market loves gridlock. But midterm elections won’t resolve two big money fights.

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