The table shows S&P 500 total returns around the midterm election day since 1970.
The table shows S&P 500 total returns around the midterm election day since 1970.
The graph shows the change in House seats for the party holding the White House immediately following each midterm election. The president's party has lost seats in 18 of the last 20 midterm elections.
The graph shows the change in House seats for the party holding the White House immediately following each midterm election. The president's party has lost seats in 18 of the last 20 midterm elections.
The graph shows that since 1970 S&P 500 performance has been consistent regardless of whether the outcome of the midterm elections resulted in unified government, a split Congress, or divided government between the White House and Congress.
The graph shows that since 1970 S&P 500 performance has been consistent regardless of whether the outcome of the midterm elections resulted in unified government, a split Congress, or divided government between the White House and Congress.
The chart compares the average S&P 500 performance during midterm election years since 1970 with 2026.
The chart compares the average S&P 500 performance during midterm election years since 1970 with 2026.
The graph shows the odds from prediction market Kalshi for the different congressional outcomes.
The graph shows the odds from prediction market Kalshi for the different congressional outcomes.
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