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diplomacyNov 4, 2026

US midterms: Impact on Trump's political authority & market implications

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As the markets digest the outcome of the US midterm elections, the Democratic takeover of both the House of Representatives and the Senate could significantly weaken President Donald Trump's political authority, analysts said, potentially turning him into a lame-duck president during the final two years of his term.

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    As the markets digest the outcome of the US midterm elections, the Democratic takeover of both the House of Representatives and the Senate could significantly weaken President Donald Trump's political authority, analysts said, potentially turning him into a lame-duck president du…

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