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00:02Wall Street analysts increasingly expect Democrats to take control of Congress in next week's
00:08midterm elections, raising concerns about government spending and potential legislative
00:12gridlock, according to CNBC. An October 27th Wolf Research Survey found 96% of investors
00:20expect Democrats to win the House, while 58% anticipate a Senate majority. Analysts say
00:27divided government could block major Democratic spending proposals, but complicate negotiations
00:32over federal funding and the debt ceiling. The Bipartisan Policy Center projects the U.S.
00:38could exhaust its borrowing authority between late winter and mid-summer 2027. Analysts warn
00:44Democrats could demand concessions on health care and domestic spending in exchange for raising the
00:49debt ceiling, potentially setting up a standoff with Republicans. For all things money, visit
00:55Benzinga.com.
