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From the Left · Watch · November 5, 2026

Nov 5 · After the midterms, The Bulwark's Catherine Rampell says markets skyrocketed on divided government, President Trump on The Hill says the Iran war largely drove gasoline prices and the losses, and Newsmax's Rob Schmitt says MAGA was promised no new wars

The Bulwark: Republicans warned that losing the midterms would send markets crashing. Instead, the Dow had its best day in over a year and oil prices plunged.

The Bulwark: Republicans warned that losing the midterms would send markets crashing. Instead, the Dow had its best day in over a year and oil prices plunged.

Grade C (76/100). Catherine Rampell says markets rallied after the midterms on relief that divided government will check the White House

C: Mixes in the reporter's opinion.

  • Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): Rampell's own market analysis: markets 'skyrocketed' because investors welcome a check on Trump and divided government (Bulwark host's unsourced own-voice analysis; transcript)

Splits: Catherine Rampell says markets rallied after the midterms on relief that divided government will check the White House

Same story: The Hill, Newsmax

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