# After the US midterms, what could a lame-duck Trump mean for the global economy?

https://mins.news/en/item/129306

- The Guardian, 2026-11-04 15:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/04/explainer-midterms-trump-us-global-economy-markets

> Trump’s loss of control of both chambers of Congress leaves an unpredictable final two years, analysts say, with consequences for markets, growth, inflation, borrowing costs and living standards. The Iran war, oil prices, AI regulation and political gridlock are among the forces shaping the outlook.

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