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Midterms Are Over. Here's What History Says the S&P 500 Does Next.

With the election behind us, investors can have a lot more confidence in what the future holds.

  • 2026 midterm elections concluded, new Congress begins in January 2027
  • Stock market returns weaker during midterm years, averaging 2.8% since 1990
  • Post-election periods historically yield positive S&P 500 returns, average 15.1%

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