Home › News › S&P 500

Midterm elections could jolt stocks if Democrats sweep Congress

Image: CNBC

The stock market is not yet pricing in a Democratic sweep of Congress — despite some polls and most prediction markets pointing that way — so that scenario could weigh on share prices Wednesday, according to investors and analysts.

Follow CNBC's live coverage of the 2026 midterm elections

Republicans managing to keep control could cause a short-term relief rally, they said.

Short-term moves aside, the typical post-midterm pattern in the months ahead is bullish. But some wonder if the market could buck the positive historical trend this time because the S&P 500 is already up so much this year going into the election.

Continue reading at CNBC

This page shows only an excerpt. The full story is published by CNBC.

Related tickers

More news View More

Rupiah Bangkit ke Rp18.084 per Dolar AS Pagi Ini

CNN Indonesia · 10m ago

Breaking! IHSG Melesat 3%, Ini Penyebabnya

CNBC Indonesia · 10m ago

Rupiah Dibuka Menguat 0,19% ke Rp18.120 per Dolar AS

CNBC Indonesia · 11m ago

Ujian Ketahanan Industri Nasional di Tengah Gejolak Rupiah

Liputan6 · 13m ago

Ditemukan Pelanggaran, BKN Blokir Data Kepegawaian Pemprov Sulbar

Liputan6 · 19m ago

Breaking! Pembukaan IHSG Naik 2% Lebih, Ini Penyebabnya

CNBC Indonesia · 31m ago

Ujian Ketahanan Industri Nasional di Tengah Gejolak Kurs

Liputan6 · 34m ago

IHSG Berakhir Menguat, Simak 5 Saham Pilihan Hari Ini

CNBC Indonesia · 39m ago