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2026 US midterm elections: What investors could expect from the markets

The 2026 US midterm elections are now behind us, with a blue wave crashing over Washington and ushering in a Democratic sweep. However, presidential veto power sets the stage for legislative gridlock. Markets tend to be volatile in the months and weeks up to election day and this time around it has been no different. Yet, history suggests investors have generally been rewarded after US midterm elections. As investors look beyond the election result, attention is likely to shift back to economic fundamentals, creating opportunities across equities, fixed income, and currencies.