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Podcast Highlight - Mid-Term Elections and the Investment Perspective on a Divided Government

Mid-Quarter Roundtable Highlights

Exploring stats taken from the past 80 years of market reactions to mid-term elections, there is an interesting pattern that emerges. The team discusses the effects of what could be termed political gridlock and how it can create stability in the market and in the economy.

November 28, 2022
Mid-Quarter Roundtable Highlights
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