The stock market loves gridlock. But midterm elections won’t resolve two big money fights.

Investors looking for a boost from Election Day are in for a tough reality check as they face a potential government spending crisis and increasing resistance to AI data centers. While gridlocked politics often benefit the stock market, the upcoming midterm elections may not resolve these two significant issues. The government-spending showdown could lead to budget impasses, while growing opposition to AI infrastructure projects threatens tech sector growth, highlighting the complex interplay between politics, policy, and market trends.