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  35%+0.3%

  Restraint Pivot

  Vance’s public blame-shifting accelerates an administration effort to recapture antiwar Trump voters before the 2028 cycle. Trump keeps support for Israel rhetorically strong but authorizes back-channel de-escalation with Tehran through Oman, Qatar, and European intermediaries.

  Energy −0.7% · Industrials −0.7%

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  25%−0.2%

  GOP Civil War

  The midterm defeat turns Iran and Israel into the central Republican factional fight. Vance, Tucker Carlson-aligned activists, evangelical leaders, and major pro-Israel donors compete to define whether the party returns to restraint or doubles down on Netanyahu.

  Industrials −0.5% · Finance −0.1%

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  20%−0.8%

  Hardline Re-escalation

  Trump rejects the idea that policy substance caused the midterm losses and instead blames poor messaging, media coverage, and Democratic attacks. The administration recommits to Israel and uses a tougher Iran posture to shore up hawks, evangelical voters, and donors.

  Energy +2.2% · Industrials +1.7% · Consumer Cyclicals −0.7%

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  20%−0.3%

  Democratic Oversight

  The Democratic sweep turns the Iran war and Israel policy into the first major oversight target of the new Congress. Hearings, subpoenas, and appropriations fights constrain the administration even if Trump retains formal commander-in-chief authority.

  Industrials −1.2% · Business Services −0.2%

Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if it happens. For information only. Not investment advice.