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Explore Capital.com analysts' views on the US midterm elections 2026 and what the results could mean for stocks, currencies, bonds and commodities.

Fuel prices are a regular topic in US election campaigns, but ahead of this year's midterms, they carry particular weight - gasoline prices are around 40% higher than a year ago, so every visit to the gas station reminds voters of the rising cost of living.

On 3 November, Americans vote for a new Congress. Mexico and South Africa get no ballot, yet their currencies will live with the result.

Metals have barely featured in the 2026 midterm campaign. Candidates have campaigned on petrol prices, healthcare and the war with Iran, not on rare earth magnets.

The 2026 US midterm elections are becoming an increasingly important consideration for financial markets.

Markets dislike uncertainty and volatility tends to rise ahead of the vote, but once the results are known, indices may be able to set a clearer direction.

Where could US interest rates be in five years? Explore the Fed’s outlook and forecasts from major financial institutions.

The European Central Bank (ECB) plays a key role in the eurozone economy. ECB interest-rate forecasts can help explain how inflation, growth and financial conditions may evolve.

Global GDP rankings shifted in 2026, with India moving ahead of Japan, Russia entering the top 10, and Australia overtaking South Korea.

In US President Donald Trump, the American people voted for someone to disrupt the status quo, and that’s what they have received. When it comes to the markets, President Trump is testing confidence. The question is: will it be permanent?