# TSX today jumps more than 600 points, U.S. stocks soar

> Canada's S&P/TSX composite index rose more than 600 points to 36,134.29 and U.S. indexes posted large gains after Democrats took control of Congress in the midterm elections. The December crude contract fell US$4.29 to US$91.80 a barrel while December gold rose to about US$4,057 an ounce.

- Date: 2026-11-04 · published 2026-11-04T18:09:12.450Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/80081-tsx-today-jumps-more-than-600-points-u-s-stocks-soar
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md), [US Dollar (Broad)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/DXY.md)

## Why it matters

A sharp drop in crude oil on peace-talk hopes lowers energy and diesel costs for feed and freight, while a firmer equity and risk tone can ease pressure on the Canadian dollar and emerging-market currencies that affect import costs for feed buyers.

## Read by commodity

- DXY: neutral
- WTI: bearish ▼

## Sources

- bnnbloomberg.ca: https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/markets/2026/11/04/sptsx-composite-up-nearly-500-points-after-democrats-take-control-of-congress/

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