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Investors avoid AI stocks and buy bonds after Democrats take Congress

4 Nov 2026, 10:40 UTC · New York City, United States of America · single source so far

Markets reacted cautiously on Wednesday to the Democratic takeover of Congress in the midterms. Investors moved out of AI stocks into government bonds, while oil prices rose slightly amid uncertainty over the US war with Iran.

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Reported: 4 Nov 2026, 10:40 UTC
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Dollar hits one-month low and investors shift to bonds after Democrats win Congress

Markets reacted cautiously on Wednesday to the Democratic takeover of Congress in the midterms. The dollar fell sharply to a one-month low, and investors moved out of AI stocks into government bonds. Oil prices rose slightly amid uncertainty over the US war with Iran.

Investors cited worries that stronger AI regulation could slow growth.
Falling bond yields and a move into US Treasuries added pressure on the dollar amid expected political gridlock.
On Tuesday, US tech shares rebounded in the afternoon after a selloff driven by worries over AI spending, and the midterms appeared to have little effect on Wall Street that day.

Updated 4 Nov 2026, 11:09 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.

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