Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress
MarketWatch· Joy Wiltermuth· Nov 5, 2026 · 8:13 AM
Stocks surged, oil prices plunged and bond yields fell Wednesday on optimism around a quicker end to the Iran war now that Democrats have clinched control of Congress.
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