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- Trump blames higher fuel prices for midterm losses, says Gulf states want Iran war prolonged
Trump said higher gasoline prices and weak Republican candidates contributed to midterm losses. He claimed Gulf states preferred to give financial pressure on Iran more time to work.
· Regulation
- Stand With Crypto Projects More Than 300 Pro-Crypto-Rated Lawmakers
Executive Director Mason Lynaugh put the group's 2023 tally at around 96 and said the new Congress should exceed 300.
· Regulation
- Senate Blocks CLARITY Act From Advancing in 49-50 Vote
The tally was 49 in favor and 50 opposed. Emmer expects another attempt after the midterm elections.
· Regulation
- S&P 500 and Nasdaq Close Higher With Gains of 2.3% and 2.7%
Technology shares recovered as markets erased losses tied to the midterm elections.
· Investing
- Trump says deportations may have been too tough, signals willingness to negotiate with Democrats
Trump said deportations may have been too tough and signaled support for an immigration agreement with Democrats covering people who have worked in the United States for years.
· Regulation
- Trump blames war and gasoline prices for midterm defeat, says he would attack Iran again
Trump cited the Iran war, higher gasoline prices and unpopular candidates in explaining Republican midterm losses, while defending his decision to attack Iran.
· Regulation
- U.S. Real Estate Shares Gain as Treasury Yields Fall After Midterms
Democrats won both chambers of Congress in the Nov. 3 election. U.S. real estate shares also advanced after the vote.
· Investing
- Analysts See Possible Post-Midterm Gains Across Five Stock Groups
The list spans drone-linked businesses, clean energy, health care, airlines and specialty property trusts. The outlook describes potential beneficiaries, not confirmed gains.
· Investing
- Democratic Sweep and AI Selloff Rattle U.S. Markets as Jobs Data Lifts Rate Bets
The Nasdaq fell 5.52% Thursday, and traders priced an 80% chance of a December Fed rate hike after employers added 165,000 jobs in October.
· Investing
- Tom Lee Predicts Democrats Could Turn Pro-Crypto After Midterms
The BitMine chairman linked a possible shift to lobbying incentives and argued that markets have tended to rally after midterm elections.
· Insights & Views
- Oil Futures Gain as Traders Weigh Midterm Result and Iran Talks
At least five tanker incidents were reported since Nov. 1, while shipping disruptions kept transportation costs high despite a significant recovery in crude flows.
· Investing
- USA Rare Earth Shares Fall 9.5% During Thursday's Trading Session
The decline came amid the prospect of closer scrutiny for mining firms that received billions in Trump administration support after Democrats’ midterm gains.
· Investing
- Trump Blames Midterm Results for Historic Stock Market Setback
He urged people not to fear after describing the market’s performance.
· Investing
- Tech Selloff Deepens as Election Raises AI Regulation Concerns
The Nasdaq Composite fell 3.3% Thursday, and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 8% to its lowest close since April 20.
· Investing
- U.S. Equities Rise After Democrats Secure Midterm Control of Congress
Markets often favor the certainty associated with legislative gridlock. Tariffs, affordability, government spending and Big Tech scrutiny also formed part of the market backdrop.
· Investing
- Trump Blames Democratic Election Gains for Thursday’s Stock Selloff
The Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell Thursday. Bitcoin and Ether were also down over 24 hours in early Friday trading.
· Investing
- 1inch Counsel Questions How Midterm Results Could Affect Crypto
The potential effects include changes to regulatory clarity and investor confidence.
· Regulation
- Bitwise Analyst Counts 51 Pro-Crypto Senators as Results Come In
Democrats won seven Senate seats previously held by Republicans; four winners received A ratings from Stand With Crypto.
· Regulation
- Kalshi Midterm Markets Post $729 Million in Nov. 3 Volume
Paradigm co-founder Matt Huang posted on X that Kalshi’s midterm-election markets recorded $729 million in volume on Nov. 3.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Falls 6% to Seven-Week Low as U.S. Stocks Erase Midterm Gains
The Nasdaq Composite fell 4.2% and the S&P 500 lost 2.7%; nearly $500 million in crypto positions were liquidated in the first hour of U.S. trading.
· Investing
- Crypto, AI and Online Betting Interests Spent More Than $377 Million in Midterms
Democrats won both chambers, while James Talarico and Sherrod Brown prevailed in Senate races targeted by major donors. Fourteen of the 20 largest donor groups gave almost entirely to Republicans.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Rebounds Above $80,000 as Dow Gains 1,547 Points
The S&P 500 rose 1.87% and gold futures climbed 3.3% to $4,070.40 an ounce in the same market snapshot.
· Investing
- Dow Gains 1,236 Points as Midterm Results Ease Market Uncertainty
The S&P 500 advanced 1.7% and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.1%, with healthcare and solar stocks among the strongest gainers.
· Investing
- Dow Rallies 1,569 Points After Democrats Win Both Chambers
AppLovin shares rose about 21% after hours after the company reported 55% revenue growth and issued its fourth-quarter forecast.
· Investing
- Nasdaq 100 Futures Rise After Midterm-Linked Drop of Up to 2.4%
S&P 500 and Dow futures also recovered ground as investors weighed concerns about tighter oversight of AI and technology firms.
· Investing
- Democrats Projected to Win 54 Senate Seats After Seven Flips
The party won six of seven closely contested states, while Alaska remains unresolved over a dispute involving candidates with the same name.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Iran War Will End When He Decides, Offers No Timeline
He made the remark while congratulating Democrats on their midterm victories and discussing whether he would work with them.
· Regulation
- Democratic House Win Could Shift U.S. Crypto Policy Toward Oversight
Democrats have signaled scrutiny of Trump-linked crypto businesses and prediction markets, while the SEC and CFTC pursue narrower trading pathways under existing authority.
· Regulation
- Decision Desk HQ Projects Democrats to Take Control of the House
Democrats needed a net gain of three seats from Republicans’ 220-215 majority; the projection does not settle Senate control.
· Regulation
- CoreWeave Falls 9.53% as Midterm Results Weigh on Compute Stocks
Oracle, Nebius, IREN and Applied Digital also fell as election results renewed concern about data center approvals and power constraints.
· Investing
- Roy Cooper Flips North Carolina Senate Seat for Democrats
Democrats gained one seat and still need three more net gains for a majority, while votes remain uncounted in several battleground states.
· Regulation
- Democrats Win Both Chambers as CLARITY Act Remains Stalled
The House passed the bill in 2025, but a 49–50 Senate procedural vote left it stalled in September.
· Regulation
- S&P 500 Gains 0.4% as U.S. Stocks Finish Mixed on Election Day
Technology shares helped the Nasdaq Composite join the S&P 500 in positive territory as investors awaited midterm election results.
· Investing
- Yardeni Analysts Warned of Stock Risk From Democratic Sweep
The assessment tied the scenario to Democrats winning both chambers of Congress.
· Investing
- Five Tickers Lead S&P 500 Midday Gains as Index Rises 0.4%
FISV, RVTY, BE, DD and COIN were named in a midday update published at 12:02 p.m. ET (17:02 UTC) Nov. 3.
· Investing
- Bitcoin Gained an Average 62.3% in Three Post-Midterm Periods
Bitcoin gained 14% in the year after 2014 midterms, 42% after 2018 and 131% after 2022.
· Investing
- Harmonic Shares Rise 17% Premarket; U.S. Futures Are Mixed
Harmonic Inc. (HLIT) gained 17% before the U.S. market opened Tuesday, Nov. 3. U.S. stock-index futures were mixed as investors looked ahead to the midterm elections.
· Investing
- U.S. Stock Futures Diverge Ahead of Tuesday's Midterm Vote
Dow futures fell 0.55%, while Nasdaq futures rose 0.23%. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.0763%.
· Investing
- U.S. Stocks End Mixed as Technology Weakness Weighs on Nasdaq
Investors also looked ahead to important earnings reports and the U.S. midterm elections. Stocks had opened higher earlier Monday.
· Investing
- Kalshi Puts Democratic Senate Control Odds at 74% Before Election
The market reached its highest level for Democratic control since opening in 2024, while odds in several individual Senate races also moved toward Democrats over the previous 24 hours.
· Investing