Markets react with caution to Democrats' victory in US midterms
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Investors shunned AI stocks and turned to government bonds on Wednesday in the wake of the Democratic Party's takeover of Congress in the US midterm elections. Oil prices meanwhile ticked slightly higher, as uncertainty remains over the direction of US President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Also
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Markets react with caution to Democrats' victory in US midterms. Investors shunned AI stocks and turned to government bonds on Wednesday in the wake of the Democratic Party's takeover of Congress in the US midterm elections. Oil prices meanwhile ticked slightly higher, as uncertainty remains over the direction of US President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Also Covered by 3 publications. France 24: Markets react with caution to Democrats' victory in US midterms. NPR World: World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory. NPR Politics: World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory.
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- France 24 France Markets react with caution to Democrats' victory in US midterms Investors shunned AI stocks and turned to government bonds on Wednesday in the wake of the Democratic Party's takeover of Congress in the US midterm elections. Oil prices meanwhile ticked slightly higher, as uncertainty remains over the direction of US President Donald Trump's war against Iran. Also 4 h ago · Tier 2
- NPR World United States World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations. 2 h ago · Tier 2
- NPR Politics United States World reacts to Democrats' midterm elections victory From Kyiv to Moscow, and Tehran to Tel Aviv, all eyes were on the Democrats big win on Wednesday, as foreign powers weigh up how a flipped Congress will impact international relations. 2 h ago · Tier 2
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