November 9, 2026 Market Moment

Market Moment

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11/9/2026

• From 1951 to 2025, the S&P 500 averaged a 4.9% price return under Republican presidents with a Democratic Congress. However, the average return rose to 10.2% when excluding the 1973/1974 OPEC embargo and the 2008 Financial Crisis. *1
• Employees at Chinese companies work an average of 48.3 hours per week, compared with 34.4 hours in the U.S., a difference of nearly 14 hours. 2
• In 2012, governments around the world owned three-quarters of U.S. Treasury bonds. Today, private investors such as hedge funds hold most Treasuries (60%). *3
• Americans plan to spend an average of $1,011 on holiday gifts in 2026, pointing to holiday sales growth near 3%. About 18% expect to spend more than last year, while 24% expect to spend less. 4

1. Janus Henderson Investors – “Midterm elections: Keeping the big picture in mind”

2. Bloomberg Businessweek – “China’s Extraordinary Path to Power”

3. Barron’s – “The World’s Debt Is at Record Levels. 6 Ways to Protect Your Portfolio.”

4. Gallup – “Holiday Shopping Plans Point to Average Retail Year”

*Past performance is not indicative of future performance

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