Top of the Morning: Election Watch - Foreign capital, state capitals

UBS expects the White House to retain major trade and foreign-policy authority regardless of a close, state-by-state midterm outcome.

• Global attention beyond Congress: UBS CIO's Election Watch argues foreign governments watch US midterms because the White House retains substantial authority over trade, foreign policy, and tech regardless of outcome.
• Regional priorities diverge: Asia tracks tariffs, export controls and AI/defense policy; Europe focuses on China trade deficits and defense spending; emerging markets watch trade, immigration and financial conditions.

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