Midterms unlikely to lead to another fiscal stimulus

With the Democrats likely to win control of the House, while the Republicans maintain a slim majority in the Senate, the chances of another fiscal stimulus being agreed after the midterm elections appear low. The more likely outcome is legislative gridlock with the risk of an extended government shutdown.

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