Although the midterm elections have tipped the balance of political power towards the Republicans and could kick start progress on some trade and energy policies, they don’t alter the economic landscape much. Even a Republican party which is in control of both chambers of Congress is unlikely to refuse to raise the debt ceiling next year and trigger another Federal government shutdown.
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