EconomyUS markets rise after Democrats sweep midterms

US stocks climbed after Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress in the midterms and Donald Trump said he would accept the results. The Nasdaq opened 1% higher, the Dow rose 1.8% and the S&P 500 gained 1.1%. Retail shares were mixed, while oil prices fell and investors weighed the implications for AI and technology companies.

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