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

A bigger-than-expected win for Democrats in the midterms could deliver ‘short-lived weakness’ for stocks, strategists say
MarketWatch Tuesday 27 October 2026, 13:30 UTC By Victor Reklaitis 1 min read
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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.

A divided federal government is expected after the midterms, but the size of the congressional majorities could really matter to markets. [Image text:] MICHIGAN'S IIS. SENATE abc BATE
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