Markets Focused on Inflation, Rates, AI Over Midterm Elections

A columnist argues midterm election results matter little to markets, with inflation, interest rates, AI developments, and the Iran war seen as far bigger drivers.

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2026-10-30 20:36 · New York Times AI
Why the Markets Don’t Care About the Midterms

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