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Explained: How did the US midterm results impact the markets?

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Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 7:38pm
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A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the opening bell in New York City on Wednesday (local time). Wall Street stocks bounced up as markets digested sweeping electoral wins by congressional Democrats that are expected to significantly saddle Republican President Donald Trump. Photo / Timothy A. Clary, AFP

The US midterms have wrapped up, with the Democrats securing a resounding victory and winning the House and Senate.

This has had a significant impact on the markets, with Wall Street stocks bouncing up.

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie unpacked the results further.

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