Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress

Economy MarketWatch By Joy Wiltermuth 04 Nov 2026 21:29 1 min read
Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress

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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