Today: November 04, 2026
Today: November 04, 2026

US Midterm Elections

Finance|Technology

Crypto dips on Democrat midterm wins, Binance hack dent optimism 

Cryptocurrencies briefly dipped on Wednesday as Democrats won majorities in both the Senate and House in the US midterm elections, a

Economy|Election|Political|US

‘Epic’ blue wave helps Democrats take Congress in overwhelming rebuke to President Trump

Election Day turned into a massive rebuke of President Donald Trump: a blue wave not seen in 20 years that was built on transforming the economy and rising prices into a central line of attack.

Election|Political

Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa governor race, projections show

Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand defeated Republican businessman Zach Lahn to become the first Democratic governor elected in the state since 2006, according to US media

Arts|Election|Finance|Technology|US

Democrat Andrews' South Carolina midterm victory defies prediction markets odds

Prediction markets notched their first high-profile miss of Tuesday's US midterm elections, as Democrat Annie Andrews ousted Republican Darline Graham to unexpectedly win

Arts|Election|Finance|US

Trump hand-picked Senate candidates. Republicans paid the price

President Donald Trump asked voters to pretend he was on the ballot in the midterm elections and

Finance|Technology

Prediction markets price Democratic sweep as US midterm betting soars

Prediction markets strongly implied a Democratic sweep of the US Congress on Tuesday, with more than $1.48 billion wagered on the

Business|Economy|Election|Finance

Stocks wobble as investors watch US midterm elections

Global equity markets wobbled on Tuesday with investors eyeing the outcome of the US midterm elections, while oil prices continued their descent amid

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Betting on US midterms brings rush, stress as serious money goes on the line 

(Corrects description of Poser's book to note it is partly about prediction markets, and his trading model to drop reference to Wall Street career, both in fourth paragraph) By Suzanne McGee, Douglas

Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

S&P 500, Nasdaq open higher as oil prices extend declines, midterms on tap

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq opened higher on Tuesday as crude oil prices fell further heading into the US midterm elections, while Apple joined the list of Big Tech companies whose

Economy

Trump says US close to trade deal with Canada, Carney says work remains

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States was close to making a trade deal with Canada, but Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said work remained to be

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So much for a quiet day before the US midterms

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Sorry to disappoint if you were hoping for any calm before the storm.

Business|Entertainment|Technology

Versant's MS NOW brings streaming membership to Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV

Versant's MS NOW said on Monday it was expanding its direct-to-consumer membership to connected TV platforms, letting members watch its live feed on a TV without a cable subscription

Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Sectors bracing for a pivot as US midterm elections loom

As the US midterm elections approach, Corporate America is bracing for a potential shift in the balance of power in Washington.

Health|Science

Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer

Politics can be stressful, but voting may help you live longer

Business|Economy|Finance|Technology

Investors gaming out Congress control for spending, AI outlook

US midterm elections don't typically produce market fireworks.

Economy|Health|Science

A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?

A record number of health professionals are running for office. Could they help heal US politics?

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Exxon, Chevron profits beat forecasts, refining margins surge during wars

ExxonMobil and Chevron both beat analyst expectations for quarterly profit on Friday, as soaring refining margins increased earnings from their fuel-making

Arts|Entertainment|Finance|Health|World

Pope Leo becomes first pontiff to cast ballot in US election

Pope Leo XIV cast a ballot by mail in the US midterm elections, the Vatican press office said on Friday, a historic first for the American-born

Business|Economy|Finance

Midterms meet earnings

Different market themes collide this week, with US midterm elections, key economic data, major tech earnings and a run of central bank meetings all set to test investors.

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US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say

U.S. officials have warned Middle East allies to prepare for potential renewed military action against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections

Economy

Fed likely to go into wait-and-see mode on rates

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, less than a week ahead of critical US midterm elections centered on the cost of living, as

Political

From transgender rights to a billionaire tax: Key midterm ballot measures

While the battle for Congress in November's US midterm elections captures most of the attention, voters in more than three dozen states will also decide around 150 ballot measures,

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Prediction market Kalshi expands safeguards for young traders

Kalshi is strengthening guardrail for young-adult traders on its prediction market platform, as it seeks to curb addiction and promote responsible trading ahead of US midterm

Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

Hilton misses quarterly revenue estimates, warns of Mideast impact

Hilton Worldwide Holdings missed third-quarter revenue estimates on Tuesday and warned that US midterm elections and the Middle East conflict could weigh on its