The Marked Chart Wire · Politics
Midterm Elections
Midterm vote may alter municipal debt landscape
Analysts suggest the 2026 election could impact local government debt via tax policies, issuance levels, and legislative control.
Learn the basics
New to this? Read: How the stock market works
More Politics news
Midterm Elections
Trump and Vance drop final stretch of midterm events
The president and vice president pulled out of scheduled stops in three states, limiting their in-person outreach during the closing days of the election cycle.
Iran
Trump says Iran talks continue as midterm predictions and Ukraine deal make headlines
President Trump says negotiations with Iran continue. Weekend headlines also cover midterm election predictions, a Ukraine missile deal and Elon Musk's political push in Texas.
US Canada Trade
Carney urges Canada to delay trade pact until US leadership changes
Mark Carney advises Ottawa to hold off on a substandard trade agreement with Washington until a new American president takes office.
Crypto Regulation
Crypto groups spend over $200 million on 2026 midterm races
Interest groups linked to the cryptocurrency industry are reportedly investing more than $200 million to influence the 2026 midterm elections. Their goal is to pressure Congress into adopting favorable regulatory rules.
Tariffs
Economists dispute Trump claim that tariffs enrich Americans
President Trump stated that tariffs are making the country much richer, but economists argue the costs to consumers and the economy may exceed the revenue generated over the next decade.
Oil Profits
Trump criticizes oil majors over rising refining profits
The president accused major oil companies of earning excessive returns. Refining earnings have increased for these firms as fuel supplies tightened.
Fast headlines, summarized. Not verified and not advice. Check the full story before you act.