The dollar index (DXY00) fell to a 5-week low on Wednesday and finished down 0.32%, after Democrats swept Congress in the U.S. midterm elections. The article says the result raised concerns about political gridlock and tougher tech regulation, which could reduce foreign demand for U.S. assets.
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Related tickers and likely impact
DXY
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 101.86 |
| Change that session | +0.06% |
EUR/USD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 1.11919 |
| Change that session | +0.04% |
AUD/USD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 0.69649 |
| Change that session | -0.48% |
GBP/USD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 1.34151 |
| Change that session | +0.06% |
NZD/USD
▲ Likely positiveRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 0.55830 |
| Change that session | -0.58% |
USD/CAD
▼ Likely negativeRelevance: medium
| Market | Currencies |
|---|---|
| Close on 11/03/2026 | 1.40117 |
| Change that session | +0.18% |
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