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Midterm Elections
The U.S. dollar fell to a one-month low and Asian tech stocks dropped after early results showed Democratic wins in Georgia and North Carolina. Investors worry the shift may slow AI spending and complicate crypto policy.
Part of a series: Markets react to midterm election cycle
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Midterm Elections
U.S. stock futures gained ground after a difficult period for Wall Street. Investors are looking ahead to key earnings reports, economic data, and the November 3 midterm elections, while oil prices dropped on hopes for progress in US-Iran talks.
Midterms
Analysis of past elections indicates the S&P 500 typically rises over the year following midterms. Divided government outcomes have averaged a 15 percent gain, while single-party control averaged 11.5 percent.
Bonds
Neil Dutta of Renaissance Macro argues that Treasury bonds and defensive sectors offer better opportunities than equities over the next 12 to 18 months, citing Fed policy and consumer resilience.
Markets
The president told reporters that the US government has no current intention to launch military strikes against Tehran.
Markets
Parker-Hannifin, Seagate, Deckers, and Ulta Beauty posted gains in every November from 2016 to 2025. Coherent recorded the highest average monthly return at 12.0 percent during that period.
Market Flows
Traders recorded $985 million in selling for the broader market, $1.4 billion for Nasdaq futures, and $45 million for the Dow. Mag 7 stocks also saw $23 million in selling.
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