Treasury Yields Fell After Four of Five Midterms That Changed House Control

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Treasury Yields Fell After Four of Five Midterms That Changed House Control

The comparison is limited to U.S. midterm elections since 1962 that changed control of the House.

By Enna Lee

Published Oct 9, 2026, 10:24 AM EDT

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U.S. Treasury yields declined during the year following four of the five U.S. midterm elections since 1962 in which the president’s party lost control of the House.

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