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Historical data challenges idea that Washington gridlock boosts stocks

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MarketWatch examined whether inter party gridlock in Washington has historically been beneficial for US stocks, and found that the market has not consistently performed better during those periods.

The outlet frames the finding against a common belief that legislative stalemates lead to a more favorable stock environment, based on the historical market data it reviewed.

MarketWatch’s analysis suggests that the relationship between congressional gridlock and stock performance is not as straightforward as the conventional narrative implies.

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