Economic pessimism could possibly impact policy decisions and political outcomes in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.

Bangladesh's economy is expected to see a short-term boost in confidence as election-related activities gather pace, according to the Economic Update and Outlook for October 2025, prepared by the General Economics Division (GED). However, private sector credit growth remains at historic lows despite easing inflation, the government report said.

Democrats have something important in common across the three highest-profile elections coming in November: an ad-spending edge.

Boulet ABIDJAN (Reuters) -Alassane Ouattara's long path to becoming Ivory Coast president included two elections in which he was disqualified from running and a brief but brutal 2010-11 civil war spurred by his predecessor's refusal to leave office.