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How do US midterms affect oil?
US midterm elections can shift the balance of power in Congress, potentially influencing American foreign policy and economic decisions. Markets anticipate how a new political landscape might affect global trade, sanctions, or energy policies, which in turn impacts oil supply and demand. This forward-looking assessment is 'priced in' before the actual votes.
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