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US Midterms 2026: 5 Markets Investors Should Watch
This article is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Capital at risk. Which Markets Could Move Around the US Midterms? The five markets most closely watched around the 3 November midterms are US Treasury yields, the US dollar, US stocks, gold and energy. What matters is not who wins but what the result implies for taxes, government borrowing, regulation and interest rates. Treasury yields tend to react first, then the dollar and gold. For a full introduction, read our guide to what the midterms are and why markets care.
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Could Bond Markets Decide Britain's Next Prime Minister?
For most people, choosing Britain's next prime minister seems like a purely political process driven by party members, MPs, and ultimately voters. Yet another force has become impossible for politicians to ignore: the bond market. The UK political landscape has been fractured by a monumental shift. Following intense pressure and a collapsing polling base, Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister. With newly elected MP and former Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham currently leading the race to succeed him unopposed, multi-asset traders are experiencing a strong sense of déjà vu.
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