# Dow scores its best day in 18 months in a broad relief rally after Democrats sweep to power in Congress

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- Published: 2026-11-04T21:29:00+00:00
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Stocks surged, oil prices plunged and bond yields fell Wednesday on optimism around a quicker end to the Iran war now that Democrats have clinched control of Congress.

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