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Will US macro data move the market more than the midterms this week?

November 2, 2026 · 15 min

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The US midterm elections loom this week, but with the polls suggesting at least some loss of control for the incumbent government, the outcome may not be big news for markets. The latest economic data is therefore likely to be more instructive, and with US payrolls on the docket, there is plenty to discuss.

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