The article outlines four catalysts from the midterm elections that could push the Trump bull market over the edge for the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq. According to Retirement Researcher, the S&P 500 posted the lowest average annual return (7.33%) under a Republican president with a divided Congress, while Polymarket shows a 66% chance that Democrats sweep both the House and Senate. A divided Congress would make major tax and spending laws less likely but raise the risk of debt-ceiling disputes, with the ceiling expected to be reached by early to mid-2027. U.S. total debt has passed $40 trillion, and the FY2026 deficit reached $1.99 trillion, up 12% from the prior year, keeping long-duration Treasury yields near quarter-century highs. If Democrats control the House and/or Senate, AI regulation could be tightened further, although Trump would retain veto power.
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