Global markets rally after Democrats win control of Congress

Thursday 5 November 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 5 Nov, 7:57am

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Global markets have risen sharply following the Democratic Party's landslide victory in the US midterm elections. Democrats secured control of both the House and Senate, prompting aggressive buying from investors despite President Donald Trump's intention to veto Democratic legislation.

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1. Otago Daily TimesThu 5 Nov, 5:30am

   America ‘can only go up’ after Democrats take control of Congress in midterms (opens in new tab)Premium

2. The PostThu 5 Nov, 7:57am

   Markets rally on back of Democrats’ landslide midterm election win (opens in new tab)