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2026 US Midterms: CIO Video Update

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The US midterm election results have important implications for the economy, policy, and broader global outlook. We explore the key takeaways in our PERSPECTIVES Memo, while Deepak Puri, Chief Investment Officer for Americas, breaks down what the results could mean for US economic policy and financial markets in a short video.

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