What does a sharp drop in the VIX index, or Wall Street's 'fear
What does a sharp drop in the VIX index, or Wall Street's 'fear gauge,' indicate?
Chapter 1
The blue wave of 2026
Chapter 2
Why Wall Street soared
Chapter 3
Oil plunges and bonds rally
Chapter 4
Winners and losers in the tech and sector trade
Ch 2 · Why Wall Street soared
marcus After overnight futures fell, the Dow surged 1,569 points while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on undisputed election results.
Quiz
By how many points did the Dow Jones Industrial Average surge on the day after the 2026 midterms?
Quiz
How did stock market futures behave immediately on election night before the final results were clear?
Fun Fact
Post-Midterm Win Streak: Since 1950, the S&P 500 has gone 19-for-19 in posting positive gains in the 12 months following U.S. midterm elections.
marcus A divided Washington prevents sudden regulatory shifts, giving investors predictable business conditions.
Quiz
According to historical data, how does the S&P 500 typically perform in the 12 months following a midterm election?
Glossary
gridlock (noun)
A political situation in which no progress can be made because opposing parties refuse to compromise. On November 4, 2026, stocks surged as investors welcomed the prospect of gridlock in Washington.
A political situation in which no progress can be made because opposing parties refuse to compromise. On November 4, 2026, stocks surged as investors welcomed the prospect of gridlock in Washington.
Quiz
What action by President Trump on election night helped calm financial markets and lower volatility?