# U.S. Equities Rise After Democrats Secure Midterm Control of Congress

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-11-06T17:14:33.000Z
Updated: 2026-11-06T17:14:33.000Z
Section: Investing

> Markets often favor the certainty associated with legislative gridlock. Tariffs, affordability, government spending and Big Tech scrutiny also formed part of the market backdrop.

U.S. equities advanced broadly Wednesday, Nov. 4, after Democrats won control of Congress, amid a market backdrop in which legislative gridlock is often associated with greater certainty.

The political backdrop also included congressional checks related to tariffs, affordability and government spending, along with scrutiny of large technology companies.