Senate control directly dictates the feasibility of the President's legislative agenda (e.g., tax and spending bills). An unexpected result (e.g., breaking an expected gridlock for a single-party sweep) would significantly alter fiscal policy expectations, driving volatility in US Treasury yields and equities. Generally, markets prefer gridlock to avoid radical policy shifts; a sweep could trigger sharp repricing in specific sectors like energy, healthcare, or tech.

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