https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-braces-as-voters-go-to-polls-in-high-stakes-us-midterm-electionsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-braces-as-voters-go-to-polls-in-high-stakes-us-midterm-electionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wall-street-braces-as-voters-go-to-polls-in-high-stakes-us-midterm-elections#u179924Fri, 06 Nov 2026 04:35:37 +0000The Dow Jones Industrial Average recorded its best post-midterm day in 44 years on Wednesday following a resounding Democratic sweep of Congress. While early returns triggered immediate selling in the US dollar and technology shares, the market eventually soared as investors assessed the impact of a divided government. Traders are now evaluating how this shift affects the AI trade, energy prices, and the policy agenda of President Donald Trump. Trump has attributed the election losses largely to the ongoing war with Iran.Why it mattersMidterm elections typically influence federal spending and