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As Democrats savour big wins in Congress, Trump shows off his ballroom project

2026-11-05T00:56:24.000Z
A Democratic sweep of Congress heralded a new political era in Washington and reverberated across global markets, with stocks and bonds rising as the dollar fell.

Markets cheer Democratic midterms win, betting divided Washington means fewer policy shocks

2026-11-05T00:08:54.000Z
Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

US midterms: What investors can expect after Democrats shatter Republican strongholds

2026-11-04T07:12:01.000Z
Democrat and pediatrician Annie Andrews triumphed in South Carolina, a state that President Trump carried by nearly 18 points in 2024.

US midterms: Democrats capture Congress in sweeping setback for Trump

2026-11-04T06:55:01.000Z
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Futures for the S&P 500 slid 1.2 per cent while Nasdaq futures fell more than 2 per cent.

Stocks wilt, dollar slides as early midterm results point to blue sweep

2026-11-04T04:19:05.000Z
Democratic candidate for US House of Representatives Rebecca Bennett reacts after winning in New Jersey.

Investors poised for US gridlock as Democrats projected to win control of House

2026-11-04T03:35:22.000Z
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is near its lowest level ever, dragged down by the unpopular Iran war.

Just tuning into the US midterms? Here’s what to know

2026-11-03T00:31:43.000Z
US President Donald Trump campaigning at a rally in Dubuque, Iowa, Nov 1, 2026.
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How a blue wave could test Trump in his final two years

2026-11-01T23:10:32.000Z
Democratic candidates blame President Trump’s tariffs and the Iran war for rising prices and are campaigning to end both.
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From affordability to AI, the issues driving the US midterms

2026-10-26T08:41:26.000Z
An analysis by Wells Fargo & Co found that the S&P 500 Index has risen in the 12 months after every midterm election in the post-World War II era.
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What different US midterm outcomes could mean for markets

2026-10-26T05:45:37.000Z