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President Trump criticized his three Supreme Court appointees after the court blocked a Postal Service rule that would have expanded mail-in ballot processing ahead of November's elections. Trump called the decision a 'big loss for Republicans,' reflecting ongoing tension between the administration and the judiciary over election procedures. The ruling adds a political dimension to markets already focused on Federal Reserve policy and geopolitical risk, though direct market impact has been limited so far. Analysts note the episode underscores broader uncertainty around U.S. political and regulatory dynamics heading into the 2026 election cycle.