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News · Equities · MarketWatch · Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00 PM

Is gridlock in Washington actually good for stocks? Here’s what historical market data say

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Contrary to widespread belief, the stock market hasn’t performed better during periods of inter-party gridlock in Washington

OpenBook market desk: Contrary to widespread belief, the stock market hasn’t performed better during periods of inter-party gridlock in Washington

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