# A bigger-than-expected win for Democrats in the midterms could deliver ‘short-lived weakness’ for stocks, strategists say

- Source: MarketWatch
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:30:00+00:00
- Category: Local
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A divided federal government is expected after the midterms, but the size of the congressional majorities could really matter to markets.

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