Commentary: US midterms fulfil market expectations
By Elliot Hentov in London
The results of the 6 November US midterm elections illustrate how President Donald Trump remains bound to historical norms around US voter preferences for shared power. That is the central insight from this result: the loss of total Republican control of Congress should somewhat constrain Trump’s potential for erratic behaviour. The initial market reaction has been positive, as the outcome fulfilled expectations. While...