Gold Surges 3.5% Following Democrats' Victory in US Midterm Elections

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Gold prices surged by 3.5% driven by US midterm election results showing a victory for the Democrats. FX Empire reported that the election results triggered a strong rally across precious metals markets, including silver and platinum, as traders reacted to the political shift which catalyzed a flight to precious metals.

Falling US Treasury yields served as a bullish catalyst for gold, with 2-year yields settling below 4.58% and 10-year yields pulling back toward 4.90% on November 4, 2026. According to FX Empire, gold attempted to settle above the $4050 level, while platinum markets gained momentum alongside a weaker dollar, making dollar-denominated commodities cheaper for buyers using other currencies.

Market attention now turns to the US Initial Jobless Claims data scheduled for release on November 5, 2026. Investors are also awaiting several speeches from Federal Reserve officials, including Hammack and Barkin, which are set for the same day.