US Midterms: Democratic Win Signals Divided Government, Markets Favor Gridlock

Democrats won the US midterm elections, restoring divided government. Analysts at Schroders note this is historically favorable for markets due to institutional gridlock limiting spending. Swissquote's Ipek Ozkardeskaya suggests the new Congress may challenge military funding and push for diplomacy in the Iran war, though this is speculative.

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