S&P 500 rose after every midterm since 1982, historical data reveals
Data covering four decades shows the S&P 500 gained an average of 13.7% in the year after midterm elections, with divided governments delivering the strongest returns.
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Data covering four decades shows the S&P 500 gained an average of 13.7% in the year after midterm elections, with divided governments delivering the strongest returns.