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Democrats win Congress; Nasdaq futures swing from a 2.4% drop back to flat as ADP, ISM and Treasury refunding loom

Overnight, Democrats won both chambers of Congress and Nasdaq 100 futures briefly fell as much as 2.4% on AI-oversight worries before recovering; gold jumped above $4,000 as the dollar and Treasury yields slipped. Today brings ADP payrolls, the ISM services index and the Treasury's quarterly refunding.

Nov 4, 2026 · 6:15 AM CT

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Dow jumps 1,569 points after the midterms as oil plunges below $95

The S&P 500 rose 1.6% for its best day in three months and the Dow gained 1,569 points as Democrats won both chambers of Congress. Brent crude fell 8.7%, Treasury yields eased, and AI and defense stocks lagged.

Nov 4, 2026 · 3:30 PM CT

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Nov 4, 2026 · 3:30 PM CTThe CloseDow jumps 1,569 points after the midterms as oil plunges below $95 Nov 4, 2026 · 6:15 AM CTMorning BriefDemocrats win Congress; Nasdaq futures swing from a 2.4% drop back to flat as ADP, ISM and Treasury refunding loom Nov 4, 2026 · 6:00 AM CTBreakingDemocrats win both chambers of Congress; Nasdaq futures drop 2.4% then recover

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