{
  "id": 17891004,
  "title": "Volatile month ahead with US vote in spotlight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/volatile-month-ahead-with-us-vote-in-spotlight",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-02T21:51:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Bangkok Post Business",
    "slug": "bangkok-post-business",
    "url": "https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/3347660/volatile-month-ahead-with-us-vote-in-spotlight"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The recent US midterm elections have introduced uncertainty into the global financial markets. Investors are watching closely to see if either the Democratic or Republican Party will gain control of both houses of Congress. According to Bank of America, the Democratic Party holds a 52% chance of winning both chambers, while the Republican Party has a 13% chance. If the Democrats win, they may scrutinize President Trump's policies, potentially leading to a market downturn, lower bond yields, and a weaker dollar. Conversely, a Republican victory could result in further growth for the US stock market, rising bond yields, and a stronger dollar. Historical data suggests that midterm elections have typically led to a 4%, 9%, and 11% increase in the S&P 500 index over three, six, and twelve months respectively, when both parties share power. On the other hand, when one party holds both houses, the index has increased by 4%, 6%, and 18% in the same periods. Despite concerns surrounding potential volatility, the positive outlook remains optimistic. Analysts believe that a shift in governance could yield positive results. Throughout October, Vietnam's equity market managed to recover slightly, with Indonesia's market experiencing a significant decline after MSCI considered removing the country from its Emerging Markets index. The Philippine and Singapore markets also faced challenges, with the latter retreating to around 5,400, 5% lower than its end-September level. Thailand's SET Index, however, showed modest gains despite Delta Electronics' earnings miss. Looking forward, November's volatility could present opportunities for selective buying, particularly in fundamentally strong companies with attractive valuations and company-specific catalysts. Asset World Corp Plc, Krungthai Card Plc, and WHA Utilities and Power Plc are among the recommended stocks, with respective target prices of 3.70 baht, 48 baht, and 7.50 baht.",
  "summary": "The results of recent central bank meetings in the United States, Europe, Japan and Thailand -- all of which kept interest rates unchanged as expected -- have reduced investor concerns about policy tightening to some extent and will be a positive factor for risky assets in the short term.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}