Potential midterm-election chaos can roil markets. Here’s one trader’s play.
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Treating disputed midterm outcomes as a “chip shot” hedge highlights how political process risk is now a standard macro input. CFOs and treasury teams should stress-test liquidity and FX plans against short, sharp volatility spikes tied to electoral uncertainty, not just rates and inflation.
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