Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 5 Nov 2026, 5:29 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Stocks surged, oil prices plunged and bond yields fell Wednesday on optimism around a quicker end to the Iran war now that Democrats have clinched control of Congress.

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Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress

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