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The Implications of Divided Government

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Earlier this month, Americans went to the polls for the midterm elections. While some were expecting a red wave, what resulted was more of a red ripple, with Republicans garnering a slim majority in the House and Democrats likely maintaining control of the Senate. In today’s politically polarized climate, divided government means gridlock. As the country grapples with high inflation, the potential for a recession, and heightened geopolitical tensions, this will have important implications for the kind of government action, or lack thereof, we may see over the next two years.

In this episode, Dr. Kelly is joined by Michelle Mesack, Head of Federal Government Relations at JP Morgan Chase with extensive experience in government and public policy, as well as his colleague Meera Pandit, Global Market Strategist at J.P. Morgan Asset Management, to discuss the main takeaways for investors from the midterm elections.

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