A new strategic analysis from FGS Global indicates that Washington is poised to move toward a more interventionist stance regarding the private sector following the midterm elections. The report suggests that regardless of which party holds power, the next Congress will face significant pressure to take a more active role in regulating markets, driven largely by voter dissatisfaction with the current economic climate.

The analysis posits that the era of Congress ceding significant power—a trend observed during the Trump administration—is likely coming to an end. According to the report, if Democrats secure control of the House, and potentially the Senate, the legislative branch will likely reassert its influence over economic policy. This shift represents a departure from recent years, where executive-led policy often took precedence over legislative action.

The findings, which were previewed by Axios, suggest that businesses should prepare for a more unpredictable regulatory environment. While the report anticipates a more active Congress, it notes that the specific nature of these interventions will be heavily influenced by the final makeup of the legislative branch. The analysis serves as a warning to corporate leaders that the political landscape is shifting away from a hands-off approach, as lawmakers seek to address the economic anxieties of their constituents through direct policy intervention.