Here’s how much stocks could fall if the Democrats sweep Congress, according to BofA
MarketWatch· Jules Rimmer· Oct 9, 2026 · 3:02 PM
The rising probability of the Democratic Party taking control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections poses a “meaningful” threat to risk appetite, said Michael Hartnett, Bank of America’s chief equity strategist.
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