Possible scenario
Institutions Block Move
42% Chance
The most likely outcome is that federal agencies, state officials, courts, and military lawyers prevent any martial-law ballot seizure from becoming operational. The Supreme Court's September ruling against Trump mail-ballot restrictions gives lower courts a clear basis to issue emergency orders, while Pentagon and Justice Department lawyers have strong incentives to avoid unlawful election involvement.
Initial impacts
- 10-year Treasury yield Up
- Riskier companies' borrowing costs Down
- Market volatility Down
- US dollar Down
Secondary impacts
- Technology +1.0%
- Finance +0.8%
Portfolio impact
S&P 500+0.7%
Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if the outcome occurs. For information only. Not investment advice.
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