Midterms and Markets: An Early Look Ahead | LPL Market Signals

Midterms and Markets: An Early Look Ahead | LPL Market Signals

June 16, 2026 · 26 min

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This episode discusses the potential impact of midterm elections on the markets and key issues for voters.

This week on LPL Market Signals, LPL Research and LPL Government Relations team up to discuss the setup for midterm elections and how the outcome might affect markets. Topics discussed include: Is the Senate in play and what are expected to be the key issues for voters in November? How much market volatility might this election cycle bring? What are some of the key policies on the table that could move markets in the second half? What if anything bipartisan might get done under divided government? Watch for a midterm elections preview in LPL’s Midyear Outlook 2026, scheduled for release on July 7. Tracking: #1126134

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