# US markets rise after Democrats sweep midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/129293

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-04 15:39 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/11/4/us-markets-rise-as-democrats-sweep-midterm-elections?traffic_source=rss

> 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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