What stood out to me was the gap between what markets might celebrate for a day and what households need over the next two years. Investors may welcome gridlock if it slows sweeping policy changes, but that same gridlock can make a debt-ceiling deal harder to reach. I’d be cautious about attributing the whole rally to the election, especially with oil moving sharply at the same time. The data-center debate also deserves more attention because local communities are weighing jobs and tax revenue against demands on power and water. On crypto, I’d judge the talk of bipartisan support by which bills can actually draw votes from both parties. For most people, the bigger test will be whether any of this makes groceries, fuel, or borrowing more affordable.
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