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Equity/April 23, 2026/4 min read/youtu.be

U.S. Midterms: What Investors Should Watch | Thoughts on the Market | Morgan Stanley

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In this episode of Thoughts on the Market from Morgan Stanley, recorded on Wednesday, April 22nd at 10:00 a.m. in New York [00:15], Michael Zizus and Ariana Salvatore discuss the upcoming U.S. midterm elections and their anticipated impact on the markets. They provide a nuanced view, suggesting that while elections generate significant noise, their macro impact may be less than many investors expect.


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  • Speakers: Michael Zizus (Deputy Global Head of Research) and Ariana Salvatore (Head of Public Policy Research) at Morgan Stanley.
  • Recording Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in New York.
  • Current Market Focus: While the midterms are approaching (six months out), Salvatore notes that much of the current market focus is actually on the U.S.-Iran conflict [00:00:34].

[00:00:45] Election Influence on Macro Policy

  • Core Thesis: Midterm elections generally matter less for the macro-economy than investors anticipate because the direction of key policy variables—trade, geopolitics, and deregulation—is unlikely to change regardless of the winner [00:01:08].
  • Mixed Indicators: Several metrics are currently providing conflicting signals, including:
    • Polling and prediction markets.
    • Presidential approval ratings.
    • Domestic gasoline prices and consumer sentiment [00:01:21].
  • The Senate Map: Despite media narratives of a "Democratic sweep," Morgan Stanley research indicates the Senate map remains challenging and fluid, suggesting a high degree of outcome uncertainty [00:01:41].

[00:02:00] Fiscal Policy & The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act"

  • Primary Swing Factors: SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicaid are the critical micro-variables dependent on the election outcome.
  • Legislative Background: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (passed "last year") legislated changes scheduled to take effect in 2027 and 2028 [00:02:13].
  • Policy Impact: These changes include shifting the cost burden to states and tightening eligibility requirements to offset the deficit impact of previous tax cuts [00:02:20].
  • Divided Government Dynamics:
    • Robust Majority: A unified party that can tie policy demands (like delaying SNAP cuts) to "must-pass" legislation such as appropriations bills or debt ceiling extensions [00:03:22].
    • Fragile Majority: Leads to internal disagreement, more political noise, and legislative gridlock [00:03:36].

[00:04:02] AI Strategy and Physical Constraints

  • Bipartisan Priority: AI policy was a primary focus at Morgan Stanley’s Policy Symposium in New York (held the week prior to the recording) [00:04:21].
  • Infrastructure Shift: The bottleneck for AI has moved from innovation to physical constraints: power, data centers, and supply chains [00:04:42].
  • Community Pushback: There is growing resistance from local communities regarding energy usage and its impact on the cost of living [00:04:57].
  • Sector Exposure:
    • Power and Data Center REITs: Highly exposed to AI infrastructure and permitting speed [00:05:29].
    • Consumer and Healthcare: Most exposed to potential shifts in SNAP and Medicaid funding [00:05:37].

[00:06:00] Macroeconomic and Market Projections

  • Growth Outlook: Morgan Stanley economists project that the broader business cycle will remain intact, with growth outcomes varying only modestly across election scenarios [00:06:08].
  • Rates Strategy: Rate strategists anticipate episodic risk from funding fights (shutdowns/debt ceiling), which may trigger risk-off rallies in Treasury notes and bonds [00:06:21].
  • FX Strategy: Foreign exchange markets will likely see dispersion across currencies rather than a unified dollar trend, driven by the push-pull of yields, fiscal policy, and general uncertainty [00:06:35].

Summary Table: Key Facts & Market Data

CategoryKey Information / Data PointTimestamp & Context
Recording DetailsWednesday, April 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET (New York)[00:00:15]
Primary SpeakersMichael Zizus (Research) & Ariana Salvatore (Public Policy)[00:00:00]
Key LegislationOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (Legislated in 2025)[00:02:13]
Implementation TargetProgrammatic changes starting in 2027 and 2028[00:02:13]
Macro IndicatorsPolling, Prediction Markets, Approval Ratings, Gas Prices[00:01:21]

Strategic Insight: The "Negotiation Levers"

In a split government with a robust majority, the specific mechanisms mentioned for policy extraction include:

  1. Appropriations Bills: Used as leverage to delay SNAP/Medicaid shifts [00:03:22].
  2. Debt Ceiling Extensions: Tied to internal party concessions [00:03:22].
  3. Permitting/Energy Infrastructure: Critical for the pace of AI deployment [00:04:42].

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Finding Balance: Growth, Income and Liquidity | 1 Jun 2026 | Morgan Stanley

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Micro Swing FactorsSNAP and Medicaid eligibility & state cost-burden shifts[00:02:00]
AI BottlenecksPower, Data Centers, and Supply Chains[00:04:42]
Top Sector RisksPower, Data Center REITs, Consumer, Healthcare[00:05:21]
Treasury ImpactsRisk-off rallies in Notes and Bonds during shutdowns[00:06:21]
Core Geopolitical RiskMarket focus currently dominated by U.S.-Iran conflict[00:00:34]