Coverage dated October 14, 2026 to October 15, 2026
What history says about the stock market in the month before midterm elections
Headline from Local News 8
In the 12 months before midterm elections, U.S. stocks have returned an average of just 2.9%, compared with 8.9% across all years. In the 12 months after, they have averaged 12.4%. With the November 3, 2026 midterms 29 days away, investors are asking whether that pattern can be trusted.
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In the 12 months before midterm elections, U.S. stocks have returned an average of just 2.9%, compared with 8.9% across all years. In the 12 months after, they have averaged 12.4%. With the November 3, 2026 midterms 29 days away, investors are asking whether that pattern can be trusted.
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