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HotIran

Dow scores best day in 18 months as Democrats seize Congress

Equities climbed and crude dropped Wednesday following the Democratic takeover of Congress, which boosted hopes for an early resolution to the Iran conflict.

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HotMidterms

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.

Options Flow

Options traders bet on broad market decline

Options activity shows $1 billion in selling on the S&P 500, $1.3 billion on Nasdaq futures, $1.6 billion on the Dow, and $1.8 billion on the Magnificent Seven.

AI Spending

Citroni sees peak in AI infrastructure spending

Citroni argues that AI infrastructure risks have shifted to the downside and predicts higher US data center costs following Democratic midterm wins. The firm also warns of a move toward late-cycle stagflation.

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