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During the 2026 midterm election, Republicans lost control of both the House and Senate.

Democrats will hold Congress but President Donald Trump still has the power to block their plans.

Asian shares are mostly higher after U.S. stocks rallied following the midterm election, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumping more than 3%

Chinese renewables stocks extended a dramatic rally after the Democratic sweep in the midterm elections was viewed as favorable for the industry even as US tariffs remain in place.

Gold held the biggest surge since August after a Democratic sweep of Congress in US midterm elections sent the dollar and Treasury yields lower, boosting its appeal.

Oil steadied after tumbling around 8% in the previous session as investors bet that a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections could accelerate efforts to end the months-long Iran war.

Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock plunged 24 percent a day after Democrats made huge gains in the midterm elections.

Asian stocks were poised to follow Wall Street higher after a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections sent oil plunging on hopes the monthslong conflict with Iran may end sooner.

Most Americans are “thrilled” or “happy” about the results of this year’s election. Some are especially so.

Nearly 27.1 million people watched primetime news coverage of the 2026 midterm elections across the six largest TV networks, according to preliminary Nielsen data.

Wall Street’s biggest trading desks are urging clients to increase their exposure to US stocks, betting that lackluster investor positioning leading up to the midterm elections has created room for a year-end rally.

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.

Investors are flocking to Apple as a safe haven as AI infrastructure names come under pressure from midterm election results

Silicon Valley spent big to kill California’s wealth tax — but incoming Democrats are eyeing a national fight.

There are many ideas for saving Social Security. All of them will hurt.

U.S. data-center spending won’t drop a lot, but watch for delays, relocations and increased expenses for individual projects

Democratic Representative Joe Morelle of New York said that Democrats need to focus on anti-corruption efforts and setting American families up for success after voters handed the party control of both chambers of Congress. Morelle also said that President Trump's continued focus on his White House ballroom today after voters repudiated his policies 'says volumes about his leadership.' (Source: Bloomberg)

Social Security's trust fund faces insolvency by 2032, and newly elected senators will confront automatic benefit cuts of 22% before their terms expire.

The Democrats’ election sweep on Tuesday could have far-reaching consequences for markets and the economy.

“In the wake of the midterm elections, how many Americans are living in poverty?”

Stanley Black & Decker’s stock was the strongest performer among the S&P 500, while several tech players and associated power providers showed sharp declines.

Bondi refused to answer many questions from Democrats, instead launching personal attacks against these members of the U.S. Senate.

Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak daily with leaders and decision makers from Wall Street to Washington and beyond. No other program better positions investors and executives for the trading day than "Bloomberg Surveillance." (Source: Bloomberg)

North Sea oil prices slumped to fresh lows on Wednesday as the region’s physical crude traders weighed the prospects of a de-escalation of the Iran war following US President Donald Trump’s heavy defeat in the midterm elections.

Investors are betting alcohol companies are among the winners of last night’s midterm election landslide on views a new Congress will push back on the Trump administration’s immigration and trade policies that dented booze businesses.

The Democratic victory in the midterm elections could be a huge boon to the nation’s largest hospitals.

The shares of US technology giants led the market higher on Wednesday as investors bet that a Democrat-controlled Congress will slow the massive spending on artificial intelligence that’s eating up free cash flow.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the blue wave that swept over just about every corner of the US on Election Day — except his state — was akin to a “meteor strike” for the Republican Party.

Democrats took control of the House and Senate, flipping Senate seats in Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kansas and Ohio.

After spending more than $440 million on the midterms, the Tesla CEO will face a very different reception when Democrats control Congress.

US stocks are primed for a year-end rebound as the midterm election removes a source of uncertainty, corporate earnings remain resilient and lackluster investor positioning leaves room for renewed buying, according to Citadel Securities’ Scott Rubner.

Some thoughts on then midterm elections.

The stock market surged Wednesday morning after Democrats were projected to take control of Congress after decisive wins in battleground states. Kelly O'Grady breaks it down.

Democrats' midterm victories draw mixed reactions from Wall Street and business executives over AI infrastructure, regulatory risks, market stability and travel.

Plus, newly empowered House Democrats are already preparing to call AI executives to testify under oath.

For nearly two years, Wall Street firms and startups have enjoyed a sweeping deregulatory agenda from President Donald Trump that relaxed post-financial crisis rules and boosted nascent industries.

While US midterm election results historically bode well for stocks regardless of which party wins, some Wall Street strategists are warning clients to temper their bullishness this time around.

Credit markets are starting to price in winners and losers from an expected slowdown in data center development after a Democratic sweep in the US midterm elections this week.

Investors are already picking the winners and the losers after Democrats glided to a landslide victory in the midterm elections.

Bank stocks led European markets higher as a landslide victory for Democrats in the US midterm elections removed some of the uncertainty that has weighed on stocks in recent weeks, while lower bond yields also provided a boost.

Wall Street finds reasons to cheer the Democrats’ sweep. Plus: Microsoft’s AI-era buyouts and a retiree’s appetite for a “free lunch.”

Ukraine’s dollar bonds jumped on a bet that a landslide victory by Democrats in US midterm elections will improve relations between Kyiv and Washington, helping the war-torn nation’s defense efforts.

Plus, the Democrats’ election blowout; CVS will break off its namesake pharmacies.

A Democratic sweep of Congress rippled across global markets, with stocks fluctuating while the dollar fell and Treasuries gained on bets the outcome will put the brakes on President Donald Trump’s agenda. Futures for the S&P 500 rose 0.2% while those for the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.3%. Both fell earlier before buyers stepped in. The dollar weakened against major peers, while 10-year Treasury yields fell three basis points to 4.93%. Europe’s Stoxx 600 climbed 0.6% and a gauge for Asian equities was little changed. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)

The world’s richest person has antagonized Democrats, some of whom have signaled their intent to investigate him when they take control of Congress.

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Emmanuel Cau, Barclays Head of European and APAC Equity Strategy, Negah Angha, King's College London Visiting Fellow; Mike Doustdar, Novo Nordisk CEO; Morris Reid, Actum Partner (Source: Bloomberg)

European defense stocks slid as the Democrats’ landslide midterm-elections win dented expectations of a further ramp-up in US military spending.

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