United States: Trump acts ahead of midterms as yields, stocks climb
Trump rolls out fuel tax relief and senior payments before the Nov. 3 midterms while rising Treasury yields lift the dollar and tech stocks to records.
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What happened
Trump expanded tax-exempt diesel access and pledged $5,000 checks to seniors before the Nov. 3 midterm elections. 34 U.S. Treasury yields rose, driving a stronger dollar that pressured gold while tech stocks pushed the Nasdaq 100 to a record high. 11418 Gun safety groups pledged $10 million to House Democrats as the 2026 midterms draw unprecedented observation and monitoring. 78
Why it matters
Fuel tax relief and direct payments target inflation pressures as Republicans fight to retain congressional control. 34 Wall Street profits are on track for a record $45.9 billion year even as yields climb, boosting equity markets. 614
What to watch
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