US President Trump will use the State of the Union address to sell the public on the economy and unveil new measures to lower cost ahead of the mid-terms, according to WSJ

President Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address aims to highlight economic strengths and propose new measures to lower costs, coinciding with the mid-term elections.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 24 Feb 2026, 02:25 UTCOn the live feed at 02:05 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This could signify an attempt to boost public sentiment ahead of the elections, potentially influencing market expectations around fiscal policy and economic performance. Traders should watch for impacts on USD, equities, and commodities, as political messaging often sways investor sentiment and market dynamics.

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