Kalshi has announced the launch of the Kalshi American Power Index on the X platform. According to Odaily, this index is designed to monitor shifts in power between the Democratic and Republican parties, earning the nickname 'the S&P 500 of politics.' The index ranges from +50D, indicating complete Democratic control, to +50R, indicating complete Republican control. It combines forward-looking market signals with current realities, with the 'future' component reflecting market expectations for the direction of political power.