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Markets surged Wednesday after American voters dealt a resounding blow to key pillars of President Trump’s economic agenda, from an unrestrained AI build-out to the costly war in the Middle East

First seen Nov 4, 2026, 10:16 AM ET · Updated Nov 4, 2026, 4:21 PM ET · 1 outlet

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• WSJ reports: “U.S. stock indexes surge on hope that legislative gridlock, an AI slowdown and checks on presidential power will mark the start of a new era for the economy.”

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• WSJ: Markets surged Wednesday after American voters dealt a resounding blow to key pillars of President Trump’s economic agenda, from an unrestrained AI build-out to the costly war in the Middle East

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