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Midterms

Dow gains 1,500 points after Democrats win Congress

US equities climbed following the midterm election results, shifting the market sentiment gauge into the fear range. Crude oil prices dropped while most industry sectors posted increases.

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Midterms

Dow jumps 3 percent as Democrats win midterms and oil falls

The Dow rose 1,556 points to 53,342.88 following a decisive Democratic midterm victory and a drop in oil prices. WTI crude fell 7.92 percent to $88.48, while the VIX index declined 19.35 percent to 16.80.

Japanese Bonds

Japanese bond yields fall to lowest level since June

Japanese government bond yields dropped sharply on Friday, with the 10-year yield reaching its lowest point since June. The decline followed a significant sell-off in Wall Street technology stocks that pushed investors toward sovereign debt.

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