Global Markets Rally As Democrats Win US Midterms

Global stocks and bonds rallied following US midterm elections where Democrats won control of Congress. Investors welcomed political clarity while a sharp drop in oil prices helped ease inflation worries.

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Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Global equities surged and energy markets tumbled on Wednesday after the United States midterm elections handed control of both congressional houses to the Democrats. The sweeping political shift sparked broad investor inflows into stocks, bonds, and non-dollar currencies.