BIZARRE: Midterm election - You Need To See This

US stocks enter seasonally strong Q4 with bond yields, AI spending in focus

US stocks enter Q4 with strong seasonal support, but rising Treasury yields, elevated valuations and heavy AI spending create risks. The S&P 500’s direction will hinge on earnings, Federal Reserve policy, AI capital expenditure and November’s midterm elections, as investors weigh further gains against potential market volatility and correction risks.

The Economic Times · 14h ago

US added just 29,000 jobs in September in sharp drop from last month’s gains

Final jobs report before the midterm elections also shows the US unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.2%

The Guardian - US · Oct 2

Trump approval rating falls to new low as economy concerns grow ahead of U.S. midterm elections 2026- here's what the numbers show

Donald Trump’s approval rating has reached 37%, marking the lowest level for an incumbent president ahead of midterms. Concerns about the economy are prominent, as 65% of voters perceive it to be weak. Additionally, 60% of respondents believe Trump’s policies have exacerbated economic issues. Historical comparisons with George W. Bush's…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Senate rejects resolution to halt Trump's war with Iran as gas prices upend midterms

The Senate recently voted against a resolution aimed at ending US President Trump's military actions in Iran. This vote, which resulted in a 49-50 tally, reflects growing unrest among Republican senators. Rising gas prices and voter dissatisfaction are influencing political dynamics ahead of the midterm elections. Some lawmakers are attempting…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Trump sparks debate over diesel export ban

The Trump administration's suggestion that it could ban or limit diesel exports has sparked a furious backlash from the American oil industry. Politicians are trying to bring down soaring energy prices ahead of the midterm elections in November, but critics say a ban would cause supply problems and higher prices…

France 24 · Sep 23

Are Republicans doomed? Trump's negative impact on GOP leads to a Democratic lead in new polls in the midterm elections

Polls show that Democrats currently hold a significant advantage in the race for the 2026 midterm elections. Many voters perceive their congressional votes as expressions against Donald Trump rather than in support of him. The House appears more favorable for Democrats, while the Senate races remain highly competitive. Prediction markets…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Mid term election 2026 in the US: When is the vote and what you need to know

US midterm elections 2026: The upcoming US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026, affecting various congressional and state seats. All 435 House of Representatives seats will be contested during this election cycle. Additionally, a third of the Senate seats will also be open for election.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

2 midterm elections that brought on new eras in US politics

The conventional wisdom is that the Democratic Party has the advantage in the 2026 midterm elections and could become the majority party in one, or both, chambers of Congress. The margin of that anticipated victory is harder to predict.

The Conversation · Sep 23

Newcomers are guaranteed 17% of this year's state legislative races

There are 1,064 open seats in this year’s state legislative elections, 17% of all 6,137 seats up for election. That is below the average of 19% in each cycle since 2010. Looking only at previous midterm election years since 2010, that average was 20%.

Ballotpedia · Sep 23

Iran is waiting to see how I do in mid-term election: Trump

Trump called for the complete economic isolation of Iran in his UN speech, while saying he expected a deal with Tehran after the November midterm elections. Iran said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US military pressure and the blockade on Iranian ports were eased.…

The Economic Times · Sep 22