StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Hang Seng Index Surges 3% Following US Midterm Election Results
Key Facts
1The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong jumped by over 3% to reach 24,660, its highest level since September.
2The rally is part of a global surge following the Democrats winning control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong jumped by over 3% to reach 24,660, marking its highest level since September. Invezz reported that the rally is part of a global surge in equity markets following the Democrats winning control of both the US House of Representatives and the Senate.
The US midterm election results, held on November 3, 2026, helped remove political uncertainty, leading to spillover gains across Asian markets. This upward movement coincided with US economic data showing JOLTs Job Openings reached 7.523 million on November 3, 2026.