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Macro EconomyMedium•4 November 2026•
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Global Stocks Surge Following Democratic Midterm Victory

Key Facts

1The FTSE 100 index closed up 1.8% at 10,829.21 following the US election results.
2European and US markets saw gains following the Democratic Party's victory in both the Senate and the House.
3Analysts noted that legislative gridlock resulting from the election outcome may be beneficial for markets.

The FTSE 100 index closed up 1.8% at 10,829.21 following the US election results. MarketScreener reported that European and US markets saw strong gains after the Democratic Party secured victory in both the Senate and the House of Representatives in the elections held on November 3, 2026.

Analysts noted that the legislative gridlock resulting from the election outcome may benefit market performance by limiting radical policy changes. In related economic data, reports from November 4, 2026, showed crude oil inventories fell by 0.865 million barrels according to the EIA Weekly Petroleum Report, while the ISM Services PMI recorded a reading of 54.5.

The market is awaiting the release of US Initial Jobless Claims scheduled for November 5, 2026. Investors are also monitoring upcoming speeches from Federal Reserve officials, including Hammack and Barkin, to gauge future monetary policy directions.

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