Will Midterm Elections Cause the Stock Market to Plunge? 75 Years of History Offer an Unexpected Answer
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The Donald Trump presidency has been marked by extraordinary market volatility, yet major indices including the Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite have delivered massive gains. This remarkable bull run has been primarily driven by artificial intelligence advancements, stronger-than-anticipated corporate earnings, and unprecedented share buybacks fueled by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which slashed the top corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. Nonetheless, financial history demonstrates that bull markets do not last indefinitely, and investors are now closely monitoring upcoming catalysts as midterm elections draw near, with less than eight weeks remaining.
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During Donald Trump's presidency, major US stock indices such as the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq recorded significant gains, driven by AI innovation, better-than-expected corporate earnings, corporate tax cuts under the TCJA (from 35% to 21%), and share buybacks. However, the midterm elections, now 8 weeks away, are noted as a factor that has historically increased stock market volatility. Investors should pay attention to the sustainability of the bull market and potential downside catalysts.
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- AI — The continuous evolution of AI technology drives corporate productivity improvements and earnings growth, supporting the upward trend of related stocks.
- Growth Stocks — The tax reform (TCJA) permanently lowering the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and record-breaking share buybacks act as core drivers for stock price increases.
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- Stock Market — The upcoming midterm elections 8 weeks away act as an uncertainty factor that has historically induced short-term volatility and downward pressure on the stock market.
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The lower corporate tax rate (21%) resulting from the TCJA bill and advancements in AI technology have maximized net income for US corporations, directly driving the bull market for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. However, based on 75 years of historical statistics, the upcoming midterm elections are a potential risk factor that can increase policy uncertainty and deliver a short-term shock to the stock market.
Future scenarios include the possibility of the bull market extending due to the resolution of election uncertainty combined with strong earnings, coexisting with the possibility of a temporary plunge driven by concerns over policy changes. Investors should closely monitor corporate earnings announcements along with volatility indicators (VIX) before and after the midterm elections.
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