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Midterm election year gridlock reduces probability of disruptive policy changes, creating a favorable political tailwind for stock market performance through year-end

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⇄ CROSS-ASSET Election uncertainty during midterm years historically suppresses S&P 500 returns and increases volatility, but this weakness is typically followed by strong recoveries once elections conclude. BULLISH SPX ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Government infrastructure spending on multi-year locked-in budgets provides guaranteed non-discretionary steel demand independent of stock market sentiment BULLISH SPX ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Declining policy uncertainty after election results become known allows investors to refocus on corporate earnings, economic growth, and Federal Reserve policy, driving market recovery. BULLISH SPX ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Increased policy uncertainty and tactical short-termism from Treasury-led fiscal dominance will create frequent market volatility and regime shifts. NEUTRAL SPX ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Pension Rebalancing Equity Selling Pressure BEARISH SPX ⇄ CROSS-ASSET Mideast Peace Rally Catalyst BULLISH SPX
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"Markets tend to favor that legislative stability because it lowers the probability of sweeping, disruptive policy changes. Fisher's research shows that U.S. stocks have risen during 84% of fourth quarters in midterm-election years."

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