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US Midterm Election Watch: Risk of Debt Ceiling Showdown at $41.1 Trillion
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US financial markets are increasingly factoring in the 2026 midterm elections, as Democrats have a chance to control at least one chamber of Congress, which could lead to a divided government and heighten the risk of a confrontation over the debt ceiling, currently at $41.1 trillion. Data from FiftyPlusOne indicates that Democrats lead by about 6 percentage points in the Generic Ballot. Analysts suggest that if Democrats win, Trump may increase the use of executive power to push policies, especially tariffs, even if the Supreme Court rules them unlawful. TD Securities warns that the next debt ceiling negotiations could be tense and drag on until near the deadline, potentially increasing volatility in bond and stock markets. Meanwhile, JPMorgan notes that historically, the S&P 500 tends to perform better during divided governments, but investors are also watching risks from delayed or contested election results.
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