StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Gazprom Shares Sink 4.8% as US Election Results Cloud Geopolitical Outlook
Key Facts
1Gazprom shares fell sharply by 4.8% in today's trading session.
2The decline is linked to US congressional election results which may complicate Trump administration negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Gazprom shares fell by 4.8% in today's trading session on November 5, 2026. Oreanda-News reported that the decline is linked to the US congressional election results, which may complicate the Trump administration's negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict.
Investors fear that a shift in US congressional power will hinder President Donald Trump's ability to reach a swift resolution to the geopolitical situation, impacting Russian energy giants. Alongside the drop in Gazprom, other energy stocks saw declines, with Chevron falling 3.7% and Exxon Mobil dropping 4.6%, while the Moscow Stock Exchange general index decreased by 1.24% to the 2,400-point range on November 5, 2026.