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4 market-moving issues investors should watch now that the midterms are over

4 market-moving issues investors should watch now that the midterms are over
MarketWatch Wednesday 04 November 2026, 19:12 UTC By Joseph Adinolfi 1 min read
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The Democrats’ election sweep on Tuesday could have far-reaching consequences for markets and the economy.

The Democrats’ election sweep on Tuesday could have far-reaching consequences for markets and the economy.
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