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Markets rally as divided Washington seen limiting policy surprises

Original: Markets cheer Democratic win, betting divided Washington means fewer policy shocks

Financial markets rose after a Democratic win, with investors betting that a divided government in Washington will mean fewer major policy shocks, such as sweeping tax or spending changes. Traders typically favor gridlock because it reduces the risk of abrupt regulatory or fiscal shifts, and the result has reinforced that view among market participants.

Why now: The election outcome changed expectations for US policy, prompting traders to reprice risk on the prospect of legislative gridlock.

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