The Election is Over. Now What for the Markets?

The votes have been cast, and Washington is entering a new political chapter. With Democrats gaining control of Congress, divided government returns, raising questions about what political gridlock could mean for investors. For markets, the question is: What happens next? History offers a surprisingly interesting perspective.

According to analysis of S&P 500 performance following U.S. elections from 1980 through 2024, stocks delivered positive returns in 19 of the 21 subsequent one-year periods. Perhaps more interesting…..click below to continue article

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